Verse of the Day

Friday, December 19, 2025

Proverbs 18:2 NIV

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

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

The Message

Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth.

New King James Version

A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.

New Living Translation

Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 18:2

(Read Proverbs 18:2)

Those make nothing to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have something to make a show with.


Proverbs 18:2 In-Context

1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.

4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Thursday, December 18

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

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Wednesday, December 17

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

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Tuesday, December 16

Luke 18:27

Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."

Read all of Luke 18 NIV

Monday, December 15

Amos 5:24

Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!

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Sunday, December 14

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

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Saturday, December 13

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

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Friday, December 12

Psalm 119:9

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

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