Proverbs 18:2

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:23 : 23 ¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
  • Prov 13:16 : 16 ¶ Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.
  • Prov 17:16 : 16 ¶ Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?
  • Num 24:15-16 : 15 ¶ And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: 16 He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, [which] saw the vision of the Almighty, falling [into a trance], but having his eyes open:
  • Ps 1:1-2 : 1 ¶ Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
  • Prov 1:7 : 7 ¶ The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction.
  • 2 Pet 2:15-19 : 15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam [the son] of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; 16 But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet. 17 These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever. 18 For when they speak great swelling [words] of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, [through much] wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. 19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
  • Eccl 10:3 : 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth [him], and he saith to every one [that] he [is] a fool.
  • Matt 8:34 : 34 And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought [him] that he would depart out of their coasts.
  • 1 Cor 8:1 : 1 ¶ Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
  • 1 Cor 14:12 : 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
  • Phil 1:15 : 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
  • Prov 1:22 : 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:14
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    14 ¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Prov 14:33
    80%

    33 ¶ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Prov 16:22
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    22 ¶ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

  • Prov 14:6-8
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    6 ¶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.

    7 ¶ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8 ¶ The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.

  • Prov 18:1
    80%

    1 ¶ Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23 ¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 15:21
    80%

    21 ¶ Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  • Prov 13:16
    79%

    16 ¶ Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

  • Prov 19:3
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    3 ¶ The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

  • Prov 17:16
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    16 ¶ Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?

  • Prov 17:24
    78%

    24 ¶ Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.

  • Ps 92:6
    78%

    6 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.

  • Eccl 10:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2 A wise man's heart [is] at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

    3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth [him], and he saith to every one [that] he [is] a fool.

  • Prov 8:5
    77%

    5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 10:23
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    23 ¶ [It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    15 ¶ The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

    16 ¶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

  • Prov 29:11
    77%

    11 ¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 26:5
    77%

    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  • Prov 26:12
    76%

    12 ¶ Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 15:7
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    7 ¶ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 19:10
    75%

    10 ¶ Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

  • Eccl 7:25
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    25 I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason [of things], and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness [and] madness:

  • Eccl 7:4
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    4 The heart of the wise [is] in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools [is] in the house of mirth.

  • Prov 14:16
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    16 ¶ A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

  • Prov 10:8
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    8 ¶ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 28:26
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    26 ¶ He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    75%

    6 ¶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

    7 A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.

  • Eccl 4:5
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    5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.

  • 1 Cor 3:18
    75%

    18 ¶ Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

  • Prov 17:21
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    21 ¶ He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

  • Prov 14:24
    74%

    24 ¶ The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.

  • Prov 14:10
    74%

    10 ¶ The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

  • Eccl 1:17
    74%

    17 And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.

  • Prov 24:7
    74%

    7 ¶ Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 17:28
    74%

    28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

  • Eccl 10:14
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    14 A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

  • Prov 15:5
    74%

    5 ¶ A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 28:11
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    11 ¶ The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9 ¶ Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 20:3
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    3 ¶ [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

  • Ps 14:1
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    1 ¶ To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David. The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, [there is] none that doeth good.

  • Prov 10:18
    74%

    18 ¶ He that hideth hatred [with] lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, [is] a fool.

  • Ps 94:8
    74%

    8 Understand, ye brutish among the people: and [ye] fools, when will ye be wise?

  • Eccl 10:12
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    12 ¶ The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

  • Prov 15:2
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    2 ¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.