Bible Verses About Fools

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.