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
Thursday, December 18
Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Read all of Hebrews 13 NIVWednesday, December 17
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Read all of Proverbs 18 NIVTuesday, December 16
Luke 18:27
Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
Read all of Luke 18 NIVMonday, December 15
Amos 5:24
Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!
Read all of Amos 5 NIVSunday, December 14
Proverbs 16:25
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Read all of Proverbs 16 NIVSaturday, December 13
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
Read all of 1 Timothy 6 NIVFriday, December 12
Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Read all of Psalm 119 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.