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Fool in the Bible
What was a fool in the Bible? Largely from the book of Proverbs, there are many references to what a fool was in the Bible. One of the most well known of these Proverbs quotes is from chapter 18, verse 2: "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion." These descriptors of a fool provide great examples of what to avoid in the pursuit of wisdom and happiness. Discover more of the scripture quotes about what made a fool in the Bible verses below!
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21 Then Saul said, "I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again because my life was precious in your sight this day. Behold, I have played the fool and have committed a serious error."
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33 The king chanted a lament for Abner and said, "Should Abner die as a fool dies?
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1 The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; There is no one who does good.
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1 The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God," They are corrupt, and have committed abominable injustice; There is no one who does good.
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22 Suddenly he follows her As an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the discipline of a fool,
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8 The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.
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10 He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.
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18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.
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23 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
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16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly.
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7 Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
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16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
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5 A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.
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7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.
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10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.
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12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly.
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16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense?
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21 He who sires a fool does so to his sorrow, And the father of a fool has no joy.
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24 Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
