16 Bible Verses about Fools

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2 Corinthians 11:19

For ye bear with fools willingly, being yourselves so wise:

1 Corinthians 3:18

Let no one deceive himself: if any among you seem to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be truly wise.

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Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly

2 Timothy 3:9

But they shall not proceed far: for their folly shall be evident to all, as theirs also was.

More verses: Ecclesiastes 10:3

Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as

Acts 13:31

and He was seen for many days by those that came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses to the people.

Luke 1:2

as they delivered them to us, who were from the beginning eye-witnesses of them, and ministers of the word;

Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy

Luke 11:39-40

But the Lord said unto him, ye pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inward part is full of rapine and wickedness. Senseless creatures! Did not He who made the outside, make also that which is within? give alms rather according to your ability:

Fools » Punishment of

Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence

Fools » Are » A grief to parents

Fools » Cling to their folly

Fools » Destroy themselves by their speech

Fools » Worship idols

Romans 1:22-23

Pretending to be wise they Became fools: and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for an image like to corruptible man, and birds, and beasts, and reptiles.

Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty

Matthew 7:26

And whoever heareth these words of mine, and performeth them not, shall be likened to a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand:

Fools » Honor is unbecoming for

Fools » Are » Self-sufficient

Fools » Despise instruction

Fools » Avoid them

Fools » Deny God

Fools » Are » Full of words

Fools » Walk in darkness

Fools » Are » Angry

Fools » Are » Slothful

Fools » Worship of, hateful to God

Fools » God has no pleasure in

Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion

Matthew 25:2-12

and five were foolish. The foolish ones took their lamps, and took no oil with them: but the wise took oil in their vessels as well as in their lamps. read more.
Now while the bridegroom stayed, they were all drowsy and fell asleep: and in the middle of the night there was a cry, The bridegroom is coming, go out to meet him. Then all the virgins rose up and trimmed their lamps: and the foolish ones said to the wise, Give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out: but the wise answered them, saying, Least there should not be enough for us and you, go rather to them that sell it, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready went in with him to the wedding-feast, and then the door was shut. Afterwards came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us: but he answered them, Verily I declare unto you, I do not know you.

Fools » Characteristics of » Slander

Fools » Are » Self-confident

Fools » Are » Slanderers

Fools » Are » Liars

Fools » Sport themselves in mischief

Fools » Trust to their own hearts

Fools » Hate to depart from evil

Fools » The company of, ruinous

Fools » Characteristics of » Despising instruction

Fools » Characteristics of » Mocking at sin

Fools » Characteristics of » Meddlesomeness

Fools » Characteristics of » Contentiousness

Fools » Exemplified » Israel

Fools » Are » Given to meddling

Fools » Are » Self-deceivers

Fools » Are » Contentious

Fools » The mouth of, pours out folly

Fools » Delight not in understanding

Fools » Lips of, a snare to the soul

Fools » Make a mock at sin

Fools » Hate knowledge

Fools » Come to shame

Fools » Exemplified » Rehoboam

Fools » Hear the gospel and obey it not

Matthew 7:26

And whoever heareth these words of mine, and performeth them not, shall be likened to a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand:

Fools » Exhorted to seek wisdom

Fools » Blaspheme God

Fools » Reproach God

Fools » Characteristics of » Atheism

Fools » Are » Corrupt and abominable

Fools » Depend upon their wealth

Fools » All men are, without the knowledge of God

Fools » Shall not stand in the presence of God

Names » Of the wicked » Fools

Titles and names of the wicked » Fools

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Matthew 23:16-17

Wo unto you, ye blind guides, who say, If any one swear by the temple, it is nothing;

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Matthew 7:26

And whoever heareth these words of mine, and performeth them not, shall be likened to a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand:

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