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Folly » Of men » General references to
so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
so a fool repeats his foolishness.
and of their followers,
who approve of their words.
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
And I realized that there is an advantage to wisdom over folly, like the advantage of light over darkness.
Heart » The heart of those that have understanding
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » The pursuit of encouraged
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,
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furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.
and who acquires understanding,
don’t forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Knowledge » Danger of » Pursuit of
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,
Verse Concepts
furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.
and who acquires understanding,
don’t forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Knowledge » Desire for
So give Your servant an obedient heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”
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but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
for I rely on Your commands.
Knowledge » Who seeks knowledge
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Speaking » Folly in
I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.
For dreams result from much work and a fool’s voice from many words.
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For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
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is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.
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The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Who is this who obscures My counsel
with ignorant words?
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Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness
or you’ll be like him yourself.
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Don’t slander a servant to his master
or he will curse you, and you will become guilty.
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks.
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is like lame legs that hang limp.
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Is there [no] end to your empty words? What provokes you that you continue testifying? If you were in my place I could also talk like you. I could string words together against you and shake my head at you, [but I wouldn't].
with ignorant words?
or you’ll be like him yourself.
or he will curse you,
The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will happen after him?
Understanding » Those that understand
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
but a man with understanding keeps silent.
and who acquires understanding,
one who safeguards understanding finds success.
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
but the discipline of fools is folly.
and declared: May the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
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Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
Doesn't Wisdom call out? Doesn't Understanding make her voice heard? At the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads, she takes her stand. Beside the gates at the entry to the city, at the main entrance, she cries out: read more.
"People, I call out to you; my cry is to mankind. Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense, you who are foolish. Listen, for I speak of noble things, and what my lips say is right. For my mouth tells the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are deceptive or perverse. All of them are clear to the perceptive, and right to those who discover knowledge.
"People, I call out to you; my cry is to mankind. Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense, you who are foolish. Listen, for I speak of noble things, and what my lips say is right. For my mouth tells the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are deceptive or perverse. All of them are clear to the perceptive, and right to those who discover knowledge.
but a fool’s eyes