Proverbs 18:2
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
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Proverbs 1:7, 22
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. . . .

Proverbs 17:16
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

Psalm 1:1, 2
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. . . .

Matthew 8:34
Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.

1 Corinthians 8:1
Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

but

Numbers 24:15, 16
Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, "This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open, . . .

1 Corinthians 14:12
It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

Philippians 1:15
It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

2 Peter 2:15-19
They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. . . .

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.
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