This Proverb says, “A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own mind.” The Bible says, “The fear of God is the beginning of understanding.” A person cannot truly understand the world around them unless God enables them to do so. A person who fears God will gain true understanding through God’s Word, the Bible.
On the other hand, a person who does not believe in or fear God cannot understand what is happening in the world. They cannot understand how God interacts with mankind. They cannot understand God’s Truths in His Word. The Bible calls such a person a fool.
A fool has their own perception of the world around them. They reject God and His Word. Therefore, they do not delight in true understanding. A fool will blindly impose their faulty opinions on others. Additionally, they will blindly stumble their way through life and suffer the consequences of their faulty reasoning.
Believing in God and His Son Jesus Christ puts a person on solid ground. Believers recognize that their natural tendency is toward sin. Therefore, they do not trust reasoning that is not grounded in God’s Word.
These people delight in God’s Word. They delight in the understanding gained from reading God’s Word. More importantly, they trust God to guide them on the pathway that leads to Heaven.
