Thematic Bible
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Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for 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 returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly.
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This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
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The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
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He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.
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Folly » What is folly
He that answers a matter before he hears it, 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 soul is precious, and it ceases forever:) read more.
That he should still live forever, and not see corruption. For he sees that wise men die, likewise the fool and the senseless person perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue forever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names. Nevertheless man being in honor abides not: he is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
That he should still live forever, and not see corruption. For he sees that wise men die, likewise the fool and the senseless person perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue forever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names. Nevertheless man being in honor abides not: he is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
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Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
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Haste » Those that are hasty
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
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A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.
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The thoughts of the diligent lead only to plenty; but of everyone that is hasty, only to want.
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See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
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He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins.
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Shame » What is shame
He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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Speaking » Folly in
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
For a dream comes through much business; and a fool's voice is known by a multitude of words.
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For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also many vanities: but you fear God.
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As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
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He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
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See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
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The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
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He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
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The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
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Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish does not so.
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Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not fitting: but rather giving of thanks.
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The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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O that you would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.
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Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldens you that you answer? I also could speak as you do: if your soul were in my soul's place, I could heap up words against you, and shake my head at you.
Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
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Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like unto him.
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Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse you, and you be found guilty.
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The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is wicked madness. A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?