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	Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm. 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 fulfilling it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you vow. 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; 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 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. holiness
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips. Ecclesiastes 10:12	Words spoken by the wise bring them favor, but the lips of fools consume them. 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 fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. speaking wisdom mind
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. anger wisdom self-control
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. Proverbs 12:16	Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. anger self-control wisdom
A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. Proverbs 18:6	A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. 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	Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of 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 takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. 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	Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you 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 to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. speaking peace anger
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. Proverbs 10:8	The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. law wisdom heart