6 occurrences

'Madness' in the Bible

I applied my mind to know wisdom and knowledge, madness and folly; I learned that this too is a pursuit of the wind.

Verse ConceptsStudying InsanityUseless Endeavour

I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does this accomplish?”

Verse ConceptsAmusements, Evil ResultsStudying InsanityFun

Then I turned to consider wisdom, madness, and folly, for what will the man be like who comes after the king? He will do what has already been done.

Verse ConceptsStudying InsanityNature Of Kings

I turned my thoughts to know, explore, and seek wisdom and an explanation for things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity and folly is madness.

Verse ConceptsInvestigatingStudying Insanity

This is an evil in all that is done under the sun: there is one fate for everyone. In addition, the hearts of people are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live—after that they go to the dead.

Verse ConceptsBad SituationsPeople Acting MadlyTragedyfate

The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly,but the end of his speaking is evil madness.

Verse ConceptsVain TalkBeginning And EndPeople Acting Madly

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