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	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 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 to pay it; For He has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you have vowed. 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’s mouth are gracious, But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up. speaking wisdom
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. 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 is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. 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 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
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 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
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. anger wisdom self-control
A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. Proverbs 18:6	A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. 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	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 personal opinion. Proverbs 18:2	A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. speaking wisdom selfishness
It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. 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 heed 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