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In reply to the discussion: My father's advice [View all]

King_Klonopin

(1,341 posts)
4. The Fool
Wed Feb 5, 2020, 02:08 AM
Feb 2020
Proverbs 10:14
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

Proverbs 12:15
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

Proverbs 13:20
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Proverbs 14:16
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

Proverbs 18:2
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

Proverbs 26:3
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! (NIV)

Proverbs 26:12
The most stupid fool is better off than those who think they are wise when they are not. (GNT)

Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight!

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