Fools

"The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good. God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one." Psalm 53:1-3

"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." Proverbs 10:13

"The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction." Proverbs 10:14

"The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool." Proverbs 10:18

"When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise." Proverbs 10:19

"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." Proverbs 12:15

"A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult." Proverbs 12:16

"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." Proverbs 13:19

 "He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed." Proverbs 13:20

"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." Proverbs 14:6

"Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech." Proverbs 14:7

"The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them." Proverbs 14:8

"Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright." Proverbs 14:9

"A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless." Proverbs 14:16

"A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated." Proverbs 14:17

"The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. " Proverbs 14:18

"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 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." Proverbs 15:20

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

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

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

"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

"A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions." Proverbs 18:2

"A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating." Proverbs 18:6

"A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul." Proverbs 18:7

"He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him." Proverbs 18:13

"Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse." Proverbs 19:1

"A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD." Proverbs 19:3

"Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!" Proverbs 19:10

"A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping." Proverbs 19:13

"Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools." Proverbs 19:29

"It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel." Proverbs 20:3

"Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them." Proverbs 21:20

"Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him." Proverbs 22:15

"Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words." Proverbs 23:9

"Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place." Proverbs 24:7

"He who plots evil will be called a schemer. A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men." Proverbs 24:8, 9

"Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor does not befit a fool." Proverbs 26:1

"A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!" Proverbs 26:3

"Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him." Proverbs 26:4

"Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes." Proverbs 26:5

"Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool." Proverbs 26:6

"Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool." Proverbs 26:7

"Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool." Proverbs 26:8

"Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool." Proverbs 26:9

"Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or passerby." Proverbs 26:10

"As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly." Proverbs 26:11

"Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him." Proverbs 26:12

"A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both." Proverbs 27:3

"Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him." Proverbs 27:22

"He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe." Proverbs 28:26

"If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution." Proverbs 29:9

"A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back." Proverbs 29:11

"Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him." Proverbs 29:20

"If you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth. For as the churning of milk yields butter, and the twisting of the nose draws blood, so the stirring of anger brings forth strife." Proverbs 30:32, 33

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