Proverbs 18:2-3
Proverbs 18:2-3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
Proverbs 18:2-3 The Message (MSG)
Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth. When wickedness arrives, shame’s not far behind; contempt for life is contemptible.
Proverbs 18:2-3 King James Version (KJV)
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But that his heart may discover itself. When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, And with ignominy reproach.
Proverbs 18:2-3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn.
Proverbs 18:2-3 New Century Version (NCV)
Fools do not want to understand anything. They only want to tell others what they think. Do something evil, and people won’t like you. Do something shameful, and they will make fun of you.
Proverbs 18:2-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself. When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach.
Proverbs 18:2-3 New International Version (NIV)
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.
Proverbs 18:2-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach.
Proverbs 18:2-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A [closed-minded] fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his personal opinions [unwittingly displaying his self-indulgence and his stupidity]. When the wicked man comes [to the depth of evil], contempt [of all that is pure and good] also comes, And with inner baseness (dishonor) comes outer shame (scorn).
Proverbs 18:2-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt.