Fool in the Bible
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Compiled by The BibleStudyTools Staff
on 08/13/2018
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But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
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A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
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Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
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Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
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Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
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Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
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The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.
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The mouths of fools are their undoing, and their lips are a snare to their very lives.
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It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
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Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words.
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is one who deceives their neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”
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Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.
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If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
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Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
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The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.
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The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
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A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
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A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
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Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
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The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
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Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.