Proverbs 18:2

Proverbs 18:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2Fools find no pleasure in understanding

but delight in airing their own opinions.

2A fool does not delight in understanding,

But in revealing his own 18:2 Lit heartmind.

2A fool does not delight in understanding,

But only in revealing his own mind.

2A [closed-minded] fool does not delight in understanding,

But only in revealing his personal opinions [unwittingly displaying his self-indulgence and his stupidity].

2A fool does not delight in understanding,

but only in airing his opinions.

2Foolish people don’t want to understand.

They take delight in saying only what they think.