6 occurrences

'Foolishly' in the Bible

Then Aaron said to Moses, O my lord, let not our sin be on our heads, for we have done foolishly and are sinners.

Verse ConceptsAaron, Life EventsFolly, Effects OfConfession, Examples OfAaron, Character

And after the people had been numbered, David's heart was troubled. And David said to the Lord, Great has been my sin in doing this; but now, O Lord, be pleased to take away the sin of your servant, for I have done very foolishly

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfGuilty ConsciencesConfession, Examples OfBeggarsGuilt, Human Aspects OfKnowledge, Of SinRegretRepentance, Examples OfFoolish PeopleWe Have Sinned

Then David said to God, Great has been my sin in doing this; but now, be pleased to take away the sin of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfBeggarsGuilt, Human Aspects OfRegretRepentance, Examples OfServanthood, In Life Of BelieversFoolish People

For the eyes of the Lord go this way and that, through all the earth, letting it be seen that he is the strong support of those whose hearts are true to him. In this you have done foolishly, for from now you will have wars.

Verse ConceptsCommitmentGod, Human Descriptions OfFaultsFace Of Godevil, believers' responses toCommitment, to GodGod, Present EverywhereVisionWatchfulness, DivineHelp From GodGod, All knowingEyesBeing Devoted to GodEarthSupport

It is better to come face to face with a bear whose young ones have been taken away than with a foolish man acting foolishly.

Verse ConceptsBearsEvil AssociationsMeeting PeopleBereavementFoolsMotherhood

If you have done foolishly in lifting yourself up, or if you have had evil designs, put your hand over your mouth.

Verse ConceptsPlansHow Silence Is WiseSeeking Honour

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Foolishly (26 instances)
Unwisely (1 instance)

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