Bible Bible Fool Quotations

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: / As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: / But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; / And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: / That no flesh should glory in his presence.

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

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

With well doing you may put to silence foolish men.

He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. (Proverbs 17:28)

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

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; / Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.