Verse of the Day
Proverbs 18:2 NIV
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
Translations of Today's Verse
King James Version
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.English Standard Version
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.The Message
Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth.New King James Version
A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.New Living Translation
Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.Proverbs 18:2 In-Context
1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.
4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice.
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Sunday, February 15
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 15 NIVSaturday, February 14
Romans 2:1
You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.
Read all of Romans 2 NIVFriday, February 13
2 Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
Read all of 2 Thessalonians 3 NIVThursday, February 12
Proverbs 11:18
The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Read all of Proverbs 11 NIVTuesday, February 10
Proverbs 11:9
With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Read all of Proverbs 11 NIVMonday, February 09
Proverbs 22:4
Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.
Read all of Proverbs 22 NIVBrowse Daily Bible Verses
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Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Proverbs 18:2
(Read Proverbs 18:2)
Those make nothing to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have something to make a show with.