Proverbs 18:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 18:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 18:2 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 18:2 — KJV
“A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.”
— Proverbs 18:2 (KJV)
Proverbs 18:2 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 18:2
“Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.”
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“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:2: fool, hath, understanding
“And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:2: hath, heart, may
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? understanding: Heb. hearing”
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“Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?”
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