Bible Verses About Fools
- Proverbs 14:7-107 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit. 9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will. 10 The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger. Related Topics: BitternessCheatingDeceitLying and Deceit
- Psalm 14:1-61 For the Chief Musician. By David. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt. They have done abominable deeds. There is no one who does good. 2 Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who understood, who sought after God. 3 They have all gone aside. They have together become corrupt. There is no one who does good, no, not one. 4 Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and don’t call on Yahweh? 5 There they were in great fear, for God is in the generation of the righteous. 6 You frustrate the plan of the poor, because Yahweh is his refuge. Related Topics: Helping the Poor and NeedyNon BelieversPovertySeeking God
- Proverbs 1:1-91 The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: 2 to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man— 5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel; 6 to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise. 7 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. 8 My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching; 9 for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck. Related Topics: ChildrenFamilyFearMother's DayMothers
- Ecclesiastes 10:11-1511 If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer’s tongue. 12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. 14 A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn’t know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him? 15 The labor of fools wearies every one of them; for he doesn’t know how to go to the city. Related Topics: Communication
- Proverbs 18:6-76 A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. 7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
- Proverbs 26:10-1210 As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by. 11 As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly. 12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Related Topics: BoastingPride
- Proverbs 13:19-2019 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. 20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Related Topics: FriendsFriendshipFriendship and LoveGraduationRelationships
- Proverbs 26:5-75 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. 6 One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence. 7 Like the legs of the lame that hang loose, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- Ecclesiastes 5:1-41 Guard your steps when you go to God’s house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don’t know that they do evil. 2 Don’t be rash with your mouth, and don’t let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few. 3 For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool’s speech with a multitude of words. 4 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. Related Topics: Being HumbleGoing to ChurchGossipHumilityKeeping Your Word
- Proverbs 12:1515 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. Related Topics: Listening
- Proverbs 18:2-32 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. 3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace. Related Topics: ArguingCommunicationListening
- Proverbs 29:1111 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. Related Topics: AngerCommunicationEmotionsGossipSelf Control
- Proverbs 10:23-2523 It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure. 24 What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. 25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.
- Romans 1:18-3218 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because that which is known of God is revealed in them, for God revealed it to them. 20 For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity, that they may be without excuse. 21 Because knowing God, they didn’t glorify him as God, and didn’t give thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 and traded the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, four-footed animals, and creeping things. 24 Therefore God also gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves; 25 who exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. 26 For this reason, God gave them up to vile passions. For their women changed the natural function into that which is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural function of the woman, burned in their lust toward one another, men doing what is inappropriate with men, and receiving in themselves the due penalty of their error. 28 Even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, malice; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil habits, secret slanderers, 30 backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them. Related Topics: MarriagePrideStrengthThanksgivingWisdom
- Proverbs 28:2626 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. Related Topics: SafetyTrustWisdom
- Proverbs 1:20-2220 Wisdom calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares. 21 She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words: 22 “How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge? Related Topics: HateKnowledge
- Titus 3:1-111 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men. 3 For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior; 7 that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men; 9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning, 11 knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned. Related Topics: God's LoveHumilityKindnessSalvationWork
- Ecclesiastes 7:99 Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools. Related Topics: AngerFrustration
- 1 Corinthians 1:18-3118 For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise. I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing.” 20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Hasn’t God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For seeing that in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom didn’t know God, it was God’s good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save those who believe. 22 For Jews ask for signs, Greeks seek after wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Greeks, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God; 25 because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble; 27 but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world that he might put to shame the things that are strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that don’t exist, that he might bring to nothing the things that exist, 29 that no flesh should boast before God. 30 Because of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, 31 that, as it is written, “He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.” Related Topics: HumilityPrideSalvationStrengthWisdom
- Proverbs 10:18-1918 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool. 19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely. Related Topics: GossipHateLiarsLying
- Proverbs 1:28-3328 Then they will call on me, but I will not answer. They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me, 29 because they hated knowledge, and didn’t choose the fear of Yahweh. 30 They wanted none of my counsel. They despised all my reproof. 31 Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own schemes. 32 For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them. 33 But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.” Related Topics: God's ProtectionHatredKnowledgeProtectionSafety
- Ecclesiastes 10:1-31 Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to produce an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man’s heart is at his right hand, but a fool’s heart at his left. 3 Yes also when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
- Proverbs 20:33 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. Related Topics: Arguing
- Psalm 53:11 For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Mahalath.” A contemplation by David. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity. There is no one who does good. Related Topics: Non Believers
- Luke 12:16-2116 He spoke a parable to them, saying, “The ground of a certain rich man produced abundantly. 17 He reasoned within himself, saying, ‘What will I do, because I don’t have room to store my crops?’ 18 He said, ‘This is what I will do. I will pull down my barns, build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 I will tell my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.”’ 20 “But God said to him, ‘You foolish one, tonight your soul is required of you. The things which you have prepared—whose will they be?’ 21 So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” Related Topics: FinancesHappinessMoneySuccessTrust
- Proverbs 10:88 The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
- Proverbs 17:24-2524 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. 25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him. Related Topics: BitternessDadsDiscernmentFather's DayGrief
- Matthew 23:16-2816 “Woe to you, you blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is obligated.’ 17 You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold? 18 And, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obligated?’ 19 You blind fools! For which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift? 20 He therefore who swears by the altar, swears by it and by everything on it. 21 He who swears by the temple, swears by it and by him who has been living in it. 22 He who swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God and by him who sits on it. 23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone. 24 You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel! 25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and unrighteousness. 26 You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the platter, that its outside may become clean also. 27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitened tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but inwardly are full of dead men’s bones and of all uncleanness. 28 Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. Related Topics: GivingGreedHypocrisyJusticeTithing
- Proverbs 10:13-1413 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding. 14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin. Related Topics: KnowledgeWisdom
- Matthew 7:24-2724 “Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock. 25 The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock. 26 Everyone who hears these words of mine and doesn’t do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell—and its fall was great.” Related Topics: God's WordInsecurityRainThe BibleWisdom
- Proverbs 3:3535 The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.
- Ecclesiastes 2:14-1614 The wise man’s eyes are in his head, and the fool walks in darkness—and yet I perceived that one event happens to them all. 15 Then I said in my heart, “As it happens to the fool, so will it happen even to me; and why was I then more wise?” Then I said in my heart that this also is vanity. 16 For of the wise man, even as of the fool, there is no memory forever, since in the days to come all will have been long forgotten. Indeed, the wise man must die just like the fool!
- Proverbs 15:55 A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. Related Topics: Father's DayFathersKidsRaising Children
- Psalm 107:1717 Fools are afflicted because of their disobedience, and because of their iniquities.
- Proverbs 15:22 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
- Ecclesiastes 4:55 The fool folds his hands together and ruins himself.
- Proverbs 29:8-98 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. 9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. Related Topics: Anger
- Proverbs 15:77 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools. Related Topics: Knowledge
- Proverbs 14:1616 A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
- Proverbs 19:2929 Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
- Proverbs 23:99 Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words. Related Topics: Leadership
- Jude 1:11-1611 Woe to them! For they went in the way of Cain, and ran riotously in the error of Balaam for hire, and perished in Korah’s rebellion. 12 These are hidden rocky reefs in your love feasts when they feast with you, shepherds who without fear feed themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; 13 wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever. 14 About these also Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord came with ten thousands of his holy ones, 15 to execute judgment on all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their works of ungodliness which they have done in an ungodly way, and of all the hard things which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” 16 These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts—and their mouth speaks proud things—showing respect of persons to gain advantage. Related Topics: ComplainingFallLustLyingRain
- Matthew 5:2222 But I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment. Whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ will be in danger of the council. Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna. Related Topics: Hell
- Ephesians 5:15-1715 Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore, don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Related Topics: EvilGod's PlanHalloweenStewardshipWisdom
- Proverbs 27:2222 Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.
- Psalm 74:18-2218 Remember this, that the enemy has mocked you, Yahweh. Foolish people have blasphemed your name. 19 Don’t deliver the soul of your dove to wild beasts. Don’t forget the life of your poor forever. 20 Honor your covenant, for haunts of violence fill the dark places of the earth. 21 Don’t let the oppressed return ashamed. Let the poor and needy praise your name. 22 Arise, God! Plead your own cause. Remember how the foolish man mocks you all day.
- Proverbs 19:11 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool. Related Topics: HonestyIntegrityPoverty
- Proverbs 17:2828 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
- Isaiah 32:66 For the fool will speak folly, and his heart will work iniquity, to practice profanity, and to utter error against Yahweh, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and to cause the drink of the thirsty to fail. Related Topics: The Mind
- Proverbs 12:22-2322 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. 23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. Related Topics: CheatingCommunicationIntegrityMoneyTruth
- Proverbs 12:1616 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. Related Topics: Anger
- Proverbs 10:1010 One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.
- Proverbs 15:20-2120 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. 21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight. Related Topics: DiscernmentFamilyKidsLoving Your MotherYouth
- Proverbs 26:11 Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. Related Topics: HarvestRainSummerWinter
- Proverbs 9:6-86 Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.” 7 One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse. 8 Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you. Related Topics: Bad Friends
- Proverbs 9:13-1813 The foolish woman is loud, undisciplined, and knows nothing. 14 She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, 15 to call to those who pass by, who go straight on their ways, 16 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here.” As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him, 17 “Stolen water is sweet. Food eaten in secret is pleasant.” 18 But he doesn’t know that the departed spirits are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol. Related Topics: ProstitutionWater
- Proverbs 14:66 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18-2318 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. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He has taken the wise in their craftiness.” 20 And again, “The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless.” 21 Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, 22 whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours, 23 and you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s. Related Topics: God's ProvisionKnowledgePrideSanctificationWisdom
- Proverbs 19:13-1413 A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping. 14 House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. Related Topics: Love and MarriageMarriageMother's DayWomen
- Proverbs 17:1212 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
- Ecclesiastes 9:1717 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
- Proverbs 8:55 You simple, understand prudence! You fools, be of an understanding heart!
- 1 Corinthians 4:1010 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.
- Jeremiah 10:88 But they are together brutish and foolish, instructed by idols! It is just wood.
- Psalm 92:6-96 A senseless man doesn’t know, neither does a fool understand this: 7 though the wicked spring up as the grass, and all the evildoers flourish, they will be destroyed forever. 8 But you, Yahweh, are on high forever more. 9 For behold, your enemies, Yahweh, for behold, your enemies shall perish. All the evildoers will be scattered.
- Proverbs 29:2020 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Related Topics: CommunicationThe Power of WordsThe Tongue
- Jeremiah 4:2222 “For my people are foolish. They don’t know me. They are foolish children, and they have no understanding. They are skillful in doing evil, but they don’t know how to do good.” Related Topics: Understanding
- Job 5:2-32 For resentment kills the foolish man, and jealousy kills the simple. 3 I have seen the foolish taking root, but suddenly I cursed his habitation. Related Topics: Anger
- Luke 11:39-4039 The Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness. 40 You foolish ones, didn’t he who made the outside make the inside also? Related Topics: Greed
- Proverbs 26:33 A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!
- Psalm 5:55 The arrogant will not stand in your sight. You hate all workers of iniquity. Related Topics: Boasting
- Proverbs 13:1616 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
- Psalm 94:5-85 They break your people in pieces, Yahweh, and afflict your heritage. 6 They kill the widow and the alien, and murder the fatherless. 7 They say, “Yah will not see, neither will Jacob’s God consider.” 8 Consider, you senseless among the people; you fools, when will you be wise?
- Ecclesiastes 7:1717 Don’t be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?
- Isaiah 19:11-1311 The princes of Zoan are utterly foolish. The counsel of the wisest counselors of Pharaoh has become stupid. How do you say to Pharaoh, “I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?” 12 Where then are your wise men? Let them tell you now; and let them know what Yahweh of Armies has purposed concerning Egypt. 13 The princes of Zoan have become fools. The princes of Memphis are deceived. They have caused Egypt to go astray, those who are the cornerstone of her tribes.
- Proverbs 21:2020 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up. Related Topics: FinancesRetirement
- Ezekiel 3:77 But the house of Israel will not listen to you, for they will not listen to me; for all the house of Israel are obstinate and hard-hearted. Related Topics: Character
- Proverbs 17:1616 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
- Jeremiah 5:21-2521 ‘Hear this now, foolish people without understanding, who have eyes, and don’t see, who have ears, and don’t hear: 22 Don’t you fear me?’ says Yahweh ‘Won’t you tremble at my presence, who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it can’t pass it? Though its waves toss themselves, yet they can’t prevail. Though they roar, they still can’t pass over it.’ 23 “But this people has a revolting and a rebellious heart. They have revolted and gone. 24 They don’t say in their heart, ‘Let’s now fear Yahweh our God, who gives rain, both the former and the latter, in its season, who preserves to us the appointed weeks of the harvest.’ 25 “Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withheld good from you. Related Topics: FallFear of the LordRainSeasonsSpring
- Ecclesiastes 7:55 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools. Related Topics: Singing
- Proverbs 14:33 The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
- Proverbs 17:77 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince. Related Topics: LiarsLiesLyingLying and Deceit
- Proverbs 14:2424 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
- Proverbs 10:2121 The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
- Proverbs 24:99 The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
- Proverbs 14:11 Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. Related Topics: Motherly LoveWivesWomen
- Jeremiah 17:1111 As the partridge that sits on eggs which she has not laid, so is he who gets riches, and not by right. In the middle of his days, they will leave him. At his end, he will be a fool. Related Topics: Wealth
- Mark 13:32-3632 “But of that day or that hour no one knows—not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Watch, keep alert, and pray; for you don’t know when the time is. 34 “It is like a man traveling to another country, having left his house and given authority to his servants, and to each one his work, and also commanded the doorkeeper to keep watch. 35 Watch therefore, for you don’t know when the lord of the house is coming—whether at evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning; 36 lest, coming suddenly, he might find you sleeping. Related Topics: Time
- Proverbs 26:88 As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.
- Psalm 49:1010 For he sees that wise men die; likewise the fool and the senseless perish, and leave their wealth to others.
- Ecclesiastes 7:66 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity. Related Topics: LaughterVanity
- Ecclesiastes 6:88 For what advantage has the wise more than the fool? What has the poor man, that knows how to walk before the living?
- Proverbs 27:33 A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
- Matthew 6:19-2119 “Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t break through and steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Related Topics: GamblingGivingHeavenThe HeartTrust
- Proverbs 24:77 Wisdom is too high for a fool. He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.
- Isaiah 32:55 The fool will no longer be called noble, nor the scoundrel be highly respected.
- Proverbs 14:1515 A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
- Proverbs 14:1212 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Related Topics: Guidance
- Proverbs 14:3333 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools. Related Topics: The HeartWisdom
- Proverbs 16:2222 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.