The
following are just a few Biblical selected
verses on Fools and ‘Foolish’
Behavior:
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Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Proverbs 12:15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
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Proverbs 12:16 Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
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Proverbs 14:16 The wise person is cautious and turns from evil; the fool is reckless and gets embroiled.
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Proverbs 14:17 A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.
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Proverbs 18:2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding, but delight in airing their own opinions.
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Proverbs 29:11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
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Proverbs 20:3 A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.
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Proverbs 26:12 You see those who are wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for fools than for them.
Contrast
‘Foolish’ Behavior with the following verses on ‘Good’
Behavior that
we all
ought to strive to exhibit.
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1 Timothy 6:11 You, man of God, flee from all this [love of money], and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
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Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
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Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
You
might want to go
to Bible
Gateway
and also read the
following verses–
- Ecclesiastes 10:12
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13-1
- Titus 3:1-2
- 2 Peter 1:5-7
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