Bible Verses about 'Fools'

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of… Proverbs 13:20

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a 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
When you vow a vow to God, don’t defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay that which 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

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish 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
A highway will be there, a road, and it will be called “The Holy Way”. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools shall not go there. 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
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips. 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
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning. 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 fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. Proverbs 29:11	A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. anger wisdom self-control
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. Proverbs 12:16	A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. anger self-control wisdom
A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. Proverbs 18:6	A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. speaking wisdom
Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, redeeming 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 has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. Proverbs 18:2	A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. speaking wisdom selfishness
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool that he 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
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. Proverbs 20:3	It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. speaking peace anger
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. Proverbs 10:8	The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. law wisdom heart