25 occurrences

'Foolish' in the Bible

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of the foolish shall cause them to perish.

Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristFolly, Effects OfComplacencyUnderestimationDeath For Other Reasonsapostasy

O ye simple, understand prudence; and ye foolish, understand sense.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfAcquiring WisdomFools Becoming Wise

The foolish woman is clamorous; she is stupid, and knoweth nothing.

Verse ConceptsWantonnessA Good Womanignorancewoman

Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open his folly.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfForethoughtsGoal SettingValuing Knowledge

The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.

Verse ConceptsWisdom Gives Wealth

Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfRenewed HeartAspects Of People Made Known

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.

Verse ConceptsLipsIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledge

The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge

Speak not in the ears of a foolish man, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfWasteWorry And StressFoolsAnxiety And Stressspeakingenergy

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Absurd (4 instances)
Extravagant (2 instances)
Foolish (271 instances)
Frivolous (4 instances)
Improper (9 instances)
Inconsistent (5 instances)
Insensate (1 instance)
Irrational (9 instances)