2A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart.


In Context

1 He that hath a mind to depart from a friend seeketh occasions: he shall ever be subject to reproach.

2 A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart.

3 The wicked man when he is come into the depth of sins, contemneth: but ignominy and reproach follow him.

4 Words from the mouth of a men are as deep water: and the fountain of wisdom as an overflowing stream.

Proverbs 18:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

18:2A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

18:2A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

18:2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may reveal itself.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:2A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

18:2A fool delighteth not in understanding, But — in uncovering his heart.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:2A fool has no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.