Bible Verses about 'Fools'

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with… Proverbs 13:20

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20	Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm. wisdom punishment
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools are those who despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. awe wisdom learning

When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, for God has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill the vow you have made. Ecclesiastes 5:3	When you make a vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you vow. promises reliability obedience
The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. Ecclesiastes 10:12	Words spoken by the wise bring them favor, but the lips of fools consume them. speaking wisdom
A highway will be there that will be called the Way of Holiness. No one who is unclean may pass over it; it will serve as a path for pilgrims and no fool will be able to use it. Isaiah 35:8	A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God's people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray. holiness
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. speaking wisdom mind
A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. anger wisdom self-control
A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16	Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. anger self-control wisdom
The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. Proverbs 18:6	A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. speaking wisdom
Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age. Ephesians 5:15-16	Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. wisdom life mind
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. Proverbs 18:2	A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. speaking wisdom selfishness
Let no one delude himself. If anyone among you considers himself to be wise by worldly standards, he must become a fool in order to be truly wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18	Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. wisdom world selfishness
It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. Proverbs 20:3	It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. speaking peace anger
A wise man will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to grief. Proverbs 10:8	The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. law wisdom heart