Top 25 Bible Verses About Fool (NIV)

² A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.

¹¹ A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

⁷ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

⁶ A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

²² 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, 'is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.

²⁶ He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

¹⁹ is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"

²³ A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.

⁷ A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

³ A whip for the horse, a halter for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! ⁴ Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. ⁵ Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes. ⁶ Like cutting off one's feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool. ⁷ Like a lame man's legs that hang limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. ⁸ Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool. ⁹ Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. ¹⁰ Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by. ¹¹ As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly. ¹² Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹ Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, ² to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. ³ At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. ⁴ But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, ⁵ he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, ⁶ whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, ⁷ so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. ⁸ This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. ⁹ But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. ¹⁰ Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. ¹¹ You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

⁷ Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips. ⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. ⁹ Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.

²⁸ Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

¹⁶ A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.

⁹ Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words.

¹ The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.

³⁵ The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

²⁰ He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

⁹ Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

¹⁵ A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.

²¹ Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.

³ It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.