Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.”Proverbs 18:2
What Does Proverbs 18:2 Mean?
Proverbs 18:2 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 18, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 18:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 1:7“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”Proverbs 12:23“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”Psalms 1:1“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”Proverbs 17:16“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”Proverbs 13:16“Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.”Ecclesiastes 10:3“Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.”Romans 1:31“Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:”1 Corinthians 8:1“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.”Numbers 24:15“And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:”Proverbs 1:22“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”Matthew 8:34“And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.”1 Corinthians 14:12“Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.”Philippians 1:15“Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:”2 Peter 2:15“Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;”Proverbs 14:6“A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.”
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