Proverbs 18:2
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, 1 but only in revealing what is in his own heart. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
In Context
1One who isolates himself seeks his own desire 1 and he quarrels with all sound judgment. 1
3When a wicked person comes, contempt comes with him— 1 along with shame and reproach. 1
Cross References
Numbers 24:15Balaam began this prophecy. He said, 1 “Balaam son of Beor speaks, 2 The man whose eyes are wide open. 1
Proverbs 1:7The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge— 1 fools despise wisdom and instruction. 1
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man conceals his knowledge, 1 but the heart of fools shouts out folly. 1
Proverbs 17:16Why should a fool pay money to learn about wisdom, 1 when he has no ability to learn it? 1
Matthew 8:34Behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged him to leave their region.
1 Corinthians 14:12So it is with you. Since you are eager for the manifestations of the Spirit, try to excel in the gifts that build up the church.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:2
Wisdom and Folly. 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. The original here is difficult, and differently understood. 1. Some take it as a rebuke to an affected singularity. When men take a pride in separating themselves from the sentiments and society of others, in contradicting all that has been said before them and advancing new notions of their own, which, though ever so absurd, they are wedded to, it is to gratify a desire or lust of vain-glory, and they… Read the whole commentary →