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Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor;'so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
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The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
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As a dog that returneth to his vomit,'so is a fool that repeateth his folly.
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This their way is their folly: Yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
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Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.
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Folly » What is folly
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
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They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him; (For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;) read more.
That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption. For he shall see it. Wise men die; The fool and the brutish alike perish, And leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is, that their houses'shall continue for ever, And their dwelling-places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names. But man being in honor abideth not: He is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly: Yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah
That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption. For he shall see it. Wise men die; The fool and the brutish alike perish, And leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is, that their houses'shall continue for ever, And their dwelling-places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names. But man being in honor abideth not: He is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly: Yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah
The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.
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Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
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Haste » Those that are hasty
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
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A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
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The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
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Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
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He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
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Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
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Shame » What is shame
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
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Speaking » Folly in
And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes. A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool's voice with a multitude of words.
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For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.
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As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
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He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
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A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
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Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
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The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.
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Shall vain words have an end? Or what provoketh thee that thou answerest? I also could speak as ye do; If your soul were in my soul's stead, I could join words together against you, And shake my head at you.
Who is this that darkeneth counsel By words without knowledge?
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Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
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Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.
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The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?