Bible Verses about 'Fools'

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools… Proverbs 13:20

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20	He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. wisdom punishment
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. awe wisdom learning

When you vow a vow to God, do not delay paying it, for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you vow. Ecclesiastes 5:4	When you make a vow to God, do not delay to pay it; For He has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you have vowed. promises reliability obedience
And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Way of Holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it. It shall belong to those who walk on the way; even if they are fools, they shall not go astray. Isaiah 35:8	A highway shall be there, and a road, And it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, But it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, Shall not go astray. holiness
The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up. speaking wisdom
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. speaking wisdom mind
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. anger wisdom self-control
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. anger self-control wisdom
A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. Proverbs 18:6	A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. speaking wisdom
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16	See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. wisdom life mind
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. Proverbs 18:2	A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. speaking wisdom selfishness
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18	Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. wisdom world selfishness
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. Proverbs 20:3	It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. speaking peace anger
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. Proverbs 10:8	The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. law wisdom heart