57 Bible Verses about Fools

But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those two men, their stupidity will be plain to everyone.

Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.

A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.

The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.

A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.

You are witnesses of these things.

We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep on obeying him."

and for many days he appeared to those who had come with him to Jerusalem from Galilee. These are now his witnesses to the people.

When we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, we did not follow any clever myths. Rather, we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

just as they were passed down to us by those who had been eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning,

But God told him, "You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you. Now who will get the things you've accumulated?'

So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise,

But the Lord told him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but on the inside you are full of greed and evil. You fools! The one who made the outside made the inside, too, didn't he?

Though claiming to be wise, they became fools

Because of their rebellious ways, fools suffered for their iniquities.

Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools.

An archer who shoots at anyone is like someone who hires a fool or anyone who passes by.

Never be in a hurry to become internally angry, since anger settles down in the lap of fools.

Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.

A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to his mother.

A father's ruin is a foolish son, and a wife's quarreling is like dripping water that never stops.

Though you crush a fool in a mortar and pestle as someone might crush grain, his stupidity still won't leave him.

A dog that returns to its vomit is like a fool who reverts to his folly.

The wise person accepts commands, but the chattering fool will be brought down.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.

Everyone is stupid and senseless. They follow worthless instruction from a piece of wood!

Though claiming to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images that looked like mortal human beings, birds, four-footed animals, and reptiles.

As a partridge gathers together eggs that it didn't lay, so is a person who amasses wealth unjustly. In the middle of his life it will leave him, and in the end he will prove to be a fool."

"Everyone who keeps on hearing these messages of mine and never puts them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

Like snowfall in summer or rain at harvest time, so honor is inappropriate for a fool.

Tying a stone to a sling that's what giving honor to a fool is.

The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion, but wise is the man who listens to advice.

Though claiming to be wise, they became fools

A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find competent advice.

Leave your naive ways, and live. Walk in the path of understanding."

Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit evil deeds; not one of them practices what is good.

Fools say to themselves "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit iniquity; not one of them practices what is good.

The fool overflows with words, and no one can predict what will happen. As to what will happen after him, who can explain it?

The wise use their eyes, but the fool walks in darkness. I also perceived that the same outcome affects them all.

Never be in a hurry to become internally angry, since anger settles down in the lap of fools.

The fool crosses his arms and starves himself.

Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.

When you make a promise to God, don't fail to keep it, since he isn't pleased with fools. Keep what you promise

Now five of them were foolish, and five were wise, because when the foolish ones took their lamps, they didn't take any oil with them. But the wise ones took flasks of oil with their lamps. read more.
Since the groom was late, all of them became sleepy and lay down. But at midnight there came a shout: "The groom is here! Come out to meet him!' Then all the bridesmaids woke up and got their lamps ready. "But the foolish ones told the wise, "Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out!' "But the wise ones replied, "No! There will never be enough for us and for you. You'd better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.' "While they were away buying it, the groom arrived. Those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet, and the door was closed. Later, the other bridesmaids arrived and said, "Lord, lord, open up for us!' "But he replied, "I tell all of you with certainty, I don't know you!'

Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.

Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man.

Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.

Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul, but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.

Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.

Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.

Avoiding strife brings a man honor, but every fool is quarrelsome.

A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.

"For my people are foolish, they don't know me. They're stupid children, they have no understanding. They're skilled at doing evil, but how to do good, they don't know."

Avoiding strife brings a man honor, but every fool is quarrelsome.

The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.

A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.

The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.

A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.

A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.

Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.

"You naive ones, how long will you love naivety And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?"

The wise will inherit honor, but he holds fools up for ridicule.

But Rehoboam ignored the counsel that his elder advisors had given him. Instead, he consulted the younger men who had grown up with him and who worked for him.

"Everyone who keeps on hearing these messages of mine and never puts them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.

Remember this: The enemy scorns the LORD and a foolish people despises your name.

Get up, God, and prosecute your case remember that you're being scorned by fools all day long.

Fools say to themselves "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit iniquity; not one of them practices what is good.

Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit evil deeds; not one of them practices what is good.

But God told him, "You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you. Now who will get the things you've accumulated?'

After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, spending our days in malice and jealousy. We were despised, and we hated one another.

Boastful ones will not stand before you; you hate all those who practice wickedness.

Fools say to themselves "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit iniquity; not one of them practices what is good.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Though claiming to be wise, they became fools