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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.
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.
Folly » What is folly
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
They trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches. Yet these cannot redeem a person or pay his ransom to God- since the price of redeeming him is too costly, one should forever stop trying- read more.
so that he may live forever and not see the Pit. For one can see that wise men die; the foolish and the senseless also pass away. Then they leave their wealth to others. Their graves are their eternal homes, their homes from generation to generation, though they have named estates after themselves. But despite [his] assets, man will not last; he is like the animals that perish. This is the way of those who are arrogant, and of their followers, who approve of their words. Selah
so that he may live forever and not see the Pit. For one can see that wise men die; the foolish and the senseless also pass away. Then they leave their wealth to others. Their graves are their eternal homes, their homes from generation to generation, though they have named estates after themselves. But despite [his] assets, man will not last; he is like the animals that perish. This is the way of those who are arrogant, and of their followers, who approve of their words. Selah
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
but the discipline of fools is folly.
Haste » Those that are hasty
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
but one in a hurry to get rich
will not go unpunished.
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
Shame » What is shame
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
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.
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?