Bible Verses about 'Fools'

Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Proverbs 13:20

Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Proverbs 13:20	One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. wisdom punishment
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. 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 promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. Ecclesiastes 5:4	When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow! promises reliability obedience
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back. anger wisdom self-control
Wise words bring approval, but fools are destroyed by their own words. Ecclesiastes 10:12	Words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him. speaking wisdom
Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. Proverbs 18:6	A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings. speaking wisdom
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. speaking wisdom mind
Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. Proverbs 18:2	A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. speaking wisdom selfishness
And a great road will go through that once deserted land. It will be named the Highway of Holiness. Evil-minded people will never travel on it. It will be only for those who walk in God’s ways; fools will never walk there. Isaiah 35:8	A highway will be there, a roadway, And it will be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for the one who walks that way, And fools will not wander on it. holiness
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. Proverbs 20:3	Avoiding strife is an honor for a person, But any fool will quarrel. speaking peace anger
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5:15-16	So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. wisdom life mind
The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. Proverbs 10:8	The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin. law wisdom heart
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. Proverbs 12:16	A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. anger self-control wisdom
Stop deceiving yourselves. If you think you are wise by this world’s standards, you need to become a fool to be truly wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18	Take care that no one deceives himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, he must become foolish, so that he may become wise. wisdom world selfishness