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	One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. wisdom punishment
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7	The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish 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 vow a vow to God, don’t defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay that which you vow. 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 will be there, a road, and it will be called “The Holy Way”. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools shall not go there. 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 a fool is swallowed by his own lips. 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, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning. 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 of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. anger wisdom self-control
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. 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 come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. 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	Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, 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 only in revealing his own opinion. 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 thinks that he is wise among you in this world, 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 an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. 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 accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. law wisdom heart