Bible Verses About Fool

“A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.”

“A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.”

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”

“If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.”

“He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.”

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

“The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.”

“Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.”

“A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes. Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool. Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool. Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or passerby. As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly. Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”

“A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.”

“Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures — living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life. This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless. Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.”

“Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.”

“Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.”

“He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.”

“A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.”

“The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.”

“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.”

“It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.”

“The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.”

“A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.”

“The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.”

“Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.”

“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.”

“A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.”

“As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.”

“The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.”

“For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good.”

“The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.”

“Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.”

“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?”

“A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.”

“But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.”

“A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.”

“Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.” He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.”

“A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.”

“A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.”

“Fools, in their rebellious ways, and through their iniquities, suffered affliction.”

“The fool folds his hands and consumes his own flesh.”

“Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.”

“Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows, so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”

“For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink.”

“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.”

“For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people like bread; they refuse to call upon the LORD.”

“The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.”

“Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.”

“It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.”

“Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.”

“The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.”

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.”

“He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.”