Below is our full list of bible verses on foolishness (King James Version – KJV) provided in ranked order.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Foolishness
Proverbs 1:7
“7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 1:7]
Related Themes: Education | Learning | Wisdom | Reverence | Arguing
1 Corinthians 2:14
“14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 2:14]
Related Themes: Criticism | Discernment | Holy Spirit | Atheism
Psalm 14:1
“1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
James 1:26
“26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.”
[Commentary and Translations for James 1:26]
Related Themes: Gossip | Bitterness | Hypocrisy | Judging Others | Cursing
1 Corinthians 1:18
“18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 1:18]
Proverbs 29:11
“11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 29:11]
Related Themes: Criticism | Arguing | Frustration | Letting Go | Emotions
Proverbs 18:2
“2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 18:2]
Related Themes: Arguing | Understanding | Opinions | Communication | Assumption
Romans 14:1
“1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.”
[Commentary and Translations for Romans 14:1]
Related Themes: Strangers | Judging Others | Arguing | Food | Criticism
Mark 7:20-22
“20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:”
Galatians 6:7-8
“7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.”
[Commentary and Translations for Galatians 6:7]
Related Themes: Reaping | Reaping What You Sow | Reaping | Lust | Reaping What You Sow
Luke 16:13
“13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Related Themes: Money | Consistency | Gambling | Finances | Obtaining Wealth
Psalm 118:8
“8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”
Related Themes: Trust | Protection
Romans 12:17-21
“17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
[Commentary and Translations for Romans 12:17]
Related Themes: Bitterness | Revenge | Arguing | Persecution | Reputation
1 Corinthians 1:21
“21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 1:21]
Related Themes: Preaching
1 Corinthians 1:25
“25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 1:25]
Related Themes: Omnipotence | Wisdom
Proverbs 19:3
“3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 19:3]
Related Themes: Complaining
Proverbs 28:26
“26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 28:26]
Related Themes: Wisdom | Ignorance | Trust | Imagination
1 Corinthians 3:19
“19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 3:19]
Proverbs 26:4-5
“4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 26:4]
Related Themes: Arguing
Proverbs 12:15
“15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 12:15]
Related Themes: Humility | Criticism | Wisdom | Money | Pride
