Bible Verses about “fool”

“But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.”

“A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.”

“Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning;”

“to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.”

“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,”

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.”

“but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”

“knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.”

“A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.”

“Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.”

“Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,”

“is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"”

“For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.”

“The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good.”

“A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.”

“But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,”

“that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”

“whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;”

“One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.”

“This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;”

“A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.”

“Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.”

“Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.”

“The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.”

“As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.”

“A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.”

“If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.”

“Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”

“It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.”

“Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.”

“Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.”

“A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!”

“Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.”

“Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.”

“Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.”

“One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.”

“As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.”

“As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.”