NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon A foolkciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). hath no delight chaphets (khaw-fates') to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire in understanding tabuwn (taw-boon') intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice -- discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom. but that his heart leb (labe) the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect may discover galah (gaw-law') to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal itself Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. King James Bible A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. Holman Christian Standard Bible A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions. International Standard Version A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion. NET Bible A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A fool does not delight in wisdom because his heart meditates upon madness. GOD'S WORD® Translation A fool does not find joy in understanding but only in expressing his own opinion. King James 2000 Bible A fool has no delight in understanding, but that his heart may express itself. Links Proverbs 18:2Proverbs 18:2 NIV Proverbs 18:2 NLT Proverbs 18:2 ESV Proverbs 18:2 NASB Proverbs 18:2 KJV |
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