Bible Verses about 'Fools'

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20	Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. 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; fools are those who despise wisdom and instruction. awe wisdom learning

When you make a vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you vow. Ecclesiastes 5:4	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. promises reliability obedience
Words spoken by the wise bring them favor, but the lips of fools consume them. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. speaking wisdom
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. anger self-control wisdom
Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. speaking wisdom mind
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. Isaiah 35:8	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. holiness
Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18	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. wisdom world selfishness
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. anger wisdom self-control
A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. Proverbs 18:6	The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. speaking wisdom
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16	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. wisdom life mind
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. Proverbs 18:2	A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. speaking wisdom selfishness
It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. Proverbs 20:3	It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. speaking peace anger
The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. Proverbs 10:8	A wise man will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to grief. law wisdom heart