Proverbs 18:2 Cross References - ISV

² A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.

¹⁵ Balaam’s Final PropheciesThen Balaam uttered this prophetic statement: “The declaration by Beor’s son Balaam, a declaration by the strong, blind man. ¹⁶ A declaration from one who hears what God has to say, who knows what the Most High knows, who saw the vision that the Almighty revealed, who keeps stumbling with open eyes.

¹ BOOK I (Psalms 1-41)
The Righteous and the Wicked How blessed is the person, who does not take the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in the seat of mockers. ² But he delights in the LORD’s instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night.

⁷ The Major ThemeThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

²² “You naïve ones, how long will you love naiveté? And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?”

²³ A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.

¹⁶ Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly.

¹⁶ What is this? A fool has enough money to buy wisdom, but is senseless?

³ Furthermore, the way a fool lives shows he has no sense; he proclaims to everyone that he’s a fool.

³⁴ Then the whole city went out to meet Jesus, and as soon as they saw him, they begged him to leave their region.

¹ Concerning Food Offered to IdolsNow concerning food offered to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

¹² In the same way, since you’re so desirous of spiritual gifts, you must keep on desiring them for building up the church.

¹⁵ Some are preaching the Messiah because of jealousy and dissension, while others do so because of their good will.

¹⁵ They have left the straight path and wandered off to follow the path of Bosor’s son Balaam, who loved the reward he got for doing wrong. ¹⁶ But he was rebuked for his offense. A donkey that normally cannot talk spoke with a human voice and restrained the prophet’s insanity.
¹⁷ These men are dried-up springs, mere clouds driven by a storm. Gloomy darkness is reserved for them. ¹⁸ By talking high-sounding nonsense and using sinful cravings of the flesh, they entice people who have just escaped from those who live in error. ¹⁹ Promising them freedom, they themselves are slaves to depravity, for a person is a slave to whatever conquers him.