What Does The Bible Say About?

Foolishness

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Proverbs 1:7

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

1 Corinthians 2:14

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The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Psalm 14:1

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For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good.

James 1:26

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If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

1 Corinthians 1:18

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For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Proverbs 18:2

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A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

Romans 14:1

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Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

Proverbs 29:11

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A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

Mark 7:20-22

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He continued: “What comes out of a man, that is what defiles him. For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.

Galatians 6:7-8

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Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

Luke 16:13

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No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

Psalm 118:8

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It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

Romans 12:17-21

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Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Corinthians 1:21

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For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

1 Corinthians 1:25

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For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

Proverbs 19:3

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A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

Proverbs 28:26

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He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

1 Corinthians 3:19

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For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

Proverbs 26:4-5

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Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

Proverbs 12:15

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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

Ephesians 4:31-32

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Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Proverbs 24:9

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A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

Proverbs 22:15

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Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Proverbs 14:16

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A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

1 Corinthians 1:23

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but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

Proverbs 10:23

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The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

Proverbs 26:11

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As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

Ecclesiastes 7:25

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I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness.

Proverbs 15:14

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A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

1 Corinthians 1:1-31

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Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus. For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge, . . .

Proverbs 27:22

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Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.

Matthew 5:22

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But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

Proverbs 15:2

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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Psalm 69:5

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You know my folly, O God, and my guilt is not hidden from You.

1 Corinthians 4:10

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We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.

Ephesians 5:1-7

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Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater), has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. . . .

Mark 7:22

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greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.

Proverbs 15:21

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Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

Proverbs 17:28

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Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

Proverbs 18:6-7

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A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

Romans 1:16

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I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

Proverbs 14:24

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The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.

Proverbs 15:5

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A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

1 Corinthians 1:20

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Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

1 Corinthians 1:27

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But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

Ephesians 4:32

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Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

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As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left. Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

Proverbs 12:23

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A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Romans 1:22

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Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

Romans 12:2

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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

James 1:19-20

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My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

Proverbs 14:7

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Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

Galatians 3:1

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O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.

Galatians 5:19-21

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The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Philippians 2:2-8

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then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, . . .

Proverbs 29:20

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Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

2 Timothy 3:16

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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Jeremiah 10:8

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But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood!

Jeremiah 4:22

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“For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.”

Proverbs 14:8

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The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

Proverbs 19:1

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Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

Proverbs 24:29

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Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”

Psalm 53:1

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For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good.

1 Corinthians 1:24

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but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

2 Corinthians 4:4

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The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

Ephesians 5:15-16

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Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Luke 24:25

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Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, how slow are your hearts to believe all that the prophets have spoken!

Ephesians 5:17

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Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Matthew 16:26

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What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 7:24

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Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Proverbs 10:18

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The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Proverbs 10:8

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A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

Proverbs 13:20

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He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

Proverbs 14:9

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Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

Proverbs 26:5

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Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

Galatians 3:1-3

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O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? After starting in the Spirit, are you now finishing in the flesh?

Matthew 6:33

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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Matthew 7:12

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In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

Proverbs 14:15

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The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

Revelation 22:18

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I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.

Galatians 6:2

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Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Proverbs 17:25

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A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.

Proverbs 20:3

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It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

Psalm 74:18

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Remember how the enemy has mocked You, O LORD, how a foolish people has spurned Your name.

1 Corinthians 2:6

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Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

Romans 1:21-22

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For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

1 Corinthians 2:16

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“For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.

Acts 17:10-11

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As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue. Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

Jeremiah 17:11

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Like a partridge hatching eggs it did not lay is the man who makes a fortune unjustly. In the middle of his days his riches will desert him, and in the end he will be the fool.”

Luke 1:37

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For no word from God will ever fail.”

Titus 3:9

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But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

Isaiah 32:6

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For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink.

Matthew 23:16-19

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Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?

John 14:6

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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 3:16-17

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For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

Luke 6:39

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Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?

Acts 2:38

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Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 7:26-27

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But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”

Revelation 1:1

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This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,

Philippians 4:8

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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

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