Thematic Bible: The mouth of a fool


Thematic Bible



A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes. A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.


A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfPrudenceShrewdnessAspects Of People Made KnownDo Not TellPeople With KnowledgeFoolsignorancerumors

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Effects OfCommendationSpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfValuing Knowledge


The legs of the lame hang loose; so is a proverb in the mouth of fools. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfLamenessLegsProverbsWise Proverbs


The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool swallow up himself. The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. And the fool multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and what shall be after him, who will tell him?