Proverbs 18:2

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A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:23 : 23 The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.
  • Prov 13:16 : 16 Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
  • Prov 17:16 : 16 What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?
  • Num 24:15-16 : 15 Balaam Prophesies a Fourth Time Then he uttered this oracle:“The oracle of Balaam son of Beor; the oracle of the man whose eyes are open; 16 the oracle of the one who hears the words of God, and who knows the knowledge of the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, although falling flat on the ground with eyes open:
  • Ps 1:1-2 : 1 ¶ Book 1(Psalms 1-41) How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers! 2 Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the LORD’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.
  • Prov 1:7 : 7 Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.
  • 2 Pet 2:15-19 : 15 By forsaking the right path they have gone astray, because they followed the way of Balaam son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness, 16 yet was rebuked for his own transgression(a dumb donkey, speaking with a human voice, restrained the prophet’s madness). 17 These men are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm, for whom the utter depths of darkness have been reserved. 18 For by speaking high-sounding but empty words they are able to entice, with fleshly desires and with debauchery, people who have just escaped from those who reside in error. 19 Although these false teachers promise such people freedom, they themselves are enslaved to immorality. For whatever a person succumbs to, to that he is enslaved.
  • Eccl 10:3 : 3 Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.
  • Matt 8:34 : 34 Then the entire town came out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they begged him to leave their region.
  • 1 Cor 8:1 : 1 Food Sacrificed to Idols With regard to food sacrificed to idols, we know that“we all have knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
  • 1 Cor 14:12 : 12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.
  • Phil 1:15 : 15 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from goodwill.
  • Prov 1:22 : 22 “How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long have mockers delighted in mockery? And how long will fools hate knowledge?

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:14
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    14The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 16:22
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    22Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

  • Prov 14:6-8
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    80%

    6The scorner sought wisdom–there was none, but understanding was easy for a discerning person.

    7Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise counsel.

    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 18:1
    80%

    1One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

  • Prov 12:23
    80%

    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Prov 15:21
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    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

  • Prov 13:16
    79%

    16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Prov 19:3
    79%

    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 17:16
    79%

    16What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?

  • Prov 17:24
    78%

    24Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

  • Ps 92:6
    78%

    6The spiritually insensitive do not recognize this; the fool does not understand this.

  • Eccl 10:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2Wisdom Can Be Nullified By the Caprice of Rulers A wise person’s good sense protects him, but a fool’s lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.

    3Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.

  • Prov 8:5
    77%

    5You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

  • Prov 10:23
    77%

    23Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    77%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

    16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.

  • Prov 29:11
    77%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Prov 26:5
    77%

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

  • Prov 26:12
    76%

    12You have seen a man wise in his own opinion– there is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 15:7
    76%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

  • Prov 19:10
    75%

    10Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

  • Eccl 7:25
    75%

    25True Righteousness and Wisdom Are Virtually Nonexistent I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.

  • Eccl 7:4
    75%

    4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking.

  • Prov 14:16
    75%

    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

  • Prov 10:8
    75%

    8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 28:26
    75%

    26The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    75%

    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

    7The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

  • Eccl 4:5
    75%

    5The fool folds his hands and does no work, so he has nothing to eat but his own flesh.

  • 1 Cor 3:18
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    18Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become foolish so that he can become wise.

  • Prov 17:21
    75%

    21Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief, and the father of a fool has no joy.

  • Prov 14:24
    74%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

  • Prov 14:10
    74%

    10The heart knows its own bitterness, and with its joy no one else can share.

  • Eccl 1:17
    74%

    17So I decided to discern the benefit of wisdom and knowledge over foolish behavior and ideas; however, I concluded that even this endeavor is like trying to chase the wind!

  • Prov 24:7
    74%

    7Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 17:28
    74%

    28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Eccl 10:14
    74%

    14yet a fool keeps on babbling. No one knows what will happen; who can tell him what will happen in the future?

  • Prov 15:5
    74%

    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

  • Prov 28:11
    74%

    11A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

  • Prov 23:9
    74%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 20:3
    74%

    3It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

  • Ps 14:1
    74%

    1For the music director; by David. Fools say to themselves,“There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

  • Prov 10:18
    74%

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

  • Ps 94:8
    74%

    8Take notice of this, you ignorant people! You fools, when will you ever understand?

  • Eccl 10:12
    74%

    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

  • Prov 15:2
    74%

    2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.