Thematic Bible
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Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.
This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
Folly » What is folly
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches -- none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him. For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough, read more.
That he should live on forever, that he should not see corruption. For he sees that wise men die; likewise the fool and the senseless perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is that their houses will endure forever, and their dwelling places to all generations. They name their lands after themselves. But man, despite his riches, doesn't endure. He is like the animals that perish. This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
That he should live on forever, that he should not see corruption. For he sees that wise men die; likewise the fool and the senseless perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is that their houses will endure forever, and their dwelling places to all generations. They name their lands after themselves. But man, despite his riches, doesn't endure. He is like the animals that perish. This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Haste » Those that are hasty
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
Shame » What is shame
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
Speaking » Folly in
I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.
Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Shall vain words have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer? I also could speak as you do. If your soul were in my soul's place, I could join words together against you, and shake my head at you,
Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
"Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?