Fools

What to know about fools. Wisdom from the Holy Bible on how to deal with fools. How not to be a fool.

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Proverbs 1:7

"The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing. She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city, calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight. “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment. “Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is tasty!” But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol." Proverbs 9:13-18

"The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother." Proverbs 10:1

"A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin." Proverbs 10:8

"He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin." Proverbs 10:10

"Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction." Proverbs 10:13, 14

"The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise." Proverbs 10:18, 19

"The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment." Proverbs 10:21

"The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom." Proverbs 10:23

"Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion." Proverbs 11:22

"He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart." Proverbs 11:29

"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult." Proverbs 12:15, 16

"A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly." Proverbs 12:23

"Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly." Proverbs 13:16

"Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools. He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed." Proverbs 13:19, 20

"Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands." Proverbs 14:1

"The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them." Proverbs 14:3

"A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright." Proverbs 14:6-9

"A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated. The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. " Proverbs 14:16-18

"The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly." Proverbs 14:24

"A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly." Proverbs 14:29

"Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known." Proverbs 14:33

"The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly." Proverbs 15:2

"A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent." Proverbs 15:5

"The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools." Proverbs 15:7

"A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly." Proverbs 15:14

"A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother." Proverbs 15:20

"Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path." Proverbs 15:21

"A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent." Proverbs 15:5

"The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools." Proverbs 15:7

"A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise." Proverbs  15:12

"A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly." Proverbs 15:14

"A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path." Proverbs 15:20, 21

"A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool." Proverbs 17:10

"Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!" Proverbs 17:7

"It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly." Proverbs 17:12

"Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?" Proverbs 17:16

"A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy." Proverbs 17:21

"Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth." Proverbs 17:24

"A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him." Proverbs 17:25

"Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue." Proverbs 17:28