Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 18:2

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.

　　

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.

　　

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.