King James Bible
KJVA fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 18:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 18:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may reveal itself. | |
World English BibleWEB | A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A fool delighteth not in understanding, But — in uncovering his heart. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A fool has no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. |
American Standard Version
ASVA fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
English Revised Version
ERVA fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may reveal itself.
World English Bible
WEBA fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA fool delighteth not in understanding, But — in uncovering his heart.
American King James Version
AKJVA fool has no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
King James Bible
KJVA fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
American Standard Version
ASVA fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
English Revised Version
ERVA fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may reveal itself.
World English Bible
WEBA fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA fool delighteth not in understanding, But — in uncovering his heart.
American King James Version
AKJVA fool has no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.