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	Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. wisdom punishment
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7	Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. 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 promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. promises reliability obedience
Words spoken by the wise bring them favor, but the lips of fools consume them. Ecclesiastes 10:12	Wise words bring approval, but fools are destroyed by their own words. speaking wisdom
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. 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 fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem 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	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. 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	Stop deceiving yourselves. If you think you are wise by this world’s standards, you need to become a fool to be truly wise. wisdom world selfishness
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. anger wisdom self-control
A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. Proverbs 18:6	Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. 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	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. wisdom life mind
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. Proverbs 18:2	Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. speaking wisdom selfishness
It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. Proverbs 20:3	Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. speaking peace anger
The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. Proverbs 10:8	The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. law wisdom heart