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Bible Quotes About Fools

27 Scripture verses about fools from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about fools? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

27
Total Verses
13
Old Testament
14
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Fools

  1. Psalms 14:1 — “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.
  2. Proverbs 1:7 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part
  3. Proverbs 10:14 — “Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
  4. Proverbs 10:23 — “It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
  5. Proverbs 12:15 — “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
  6. Proverbs 14:7 — “Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
  7. Proverbs 15:7 — “The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
  8. Proverbs 18:2 — “A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
  9. Proverbs 18:6 — “A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
  10. Proverbs 18:7 — “A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

Subtopics of Fools

calling people fools
A grief to parents
All men are, without the knowledge of God
Angry
Avoid them
Blaspheme God
Cling to their folly
Come to shame
Contentious
Corrupt and abominable
Delight not in understanding
Deny God
Depend upon their wealth
Despise instruction
Destroy themselves by their speech
Exhorted to seek wisdom
Full of words
Given to meddling
God has no pleasure in
Hate knowledge

Old Testament Quotes About Fools (13)

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.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

New Testament Quotes About Fools (14)

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. Raca: that is, Vain fellow
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. gone out: or, going out
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fools in the Bible

What does the Bible say about fools?
The Bible contains 27 verses about fools, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding fools through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about fools?
There are 27 Bible verses about fools in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about fools?
While many verses address fools, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of fools you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about fools?
Fools is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 27 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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