What The Bible Say About Being A Fool

“The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” (Psalm 14:1)

“They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob takes no notice.”  Take notice, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise?  Does he who fashioned the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see?” (Psalm 94:7-9)

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs 1:7)

“Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool” (Proverbs 10:18)

“A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom” (Proverbs 10:23)

“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice” (Proverbs 12:15)

“Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult” (Proverbs 12:16)

“The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly” (Proverbs 12:23)

“Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright” (Proverbs 14:9)

“The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure” (Proverbs 14:16)

“A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence” (Proverbs 15:5)

“A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth” (Proverbs 17:24)

“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions” (Proverbs 18:2)

“It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel” (Proverbs 20:3)

“Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe” (Proverbs 28:26)

“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end” (Proverbs 29:11)

“But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand” (Matthew 7:26)

“For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened” (Romans 1:21)