Proverbs--The Fool KL Paulson Bro. R. Spurgeon 12/1995 Proverbs 1:7 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. [Fools despise wisdom and instruction.] Proverbs 1:22 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? [How long, ye...the...fools hate knowledge?] Proverbs 1:32 32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. [The prosperity of fools shall destroy them.] Proverbs 3:35 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. [Shame shall be the promotion of fools.] Proverbs 5:23 23 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray. [In the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.] Proverbs 7:22 22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; [He goeth after her straightway...as a fool to the correction of the stocks.] Proverbs 8:5 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. [O...ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.] Proverbs 9:6 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. [Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.] Proverbs 9:13 13 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. [A foolish woman is loud: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.] Proverbs 10:1 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. [A foolish son brings grief to his mother.] Proverbs 10:8 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. [A chattering fool shall fall.] Proverbs 10:10 10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. [A chattering fool shall fall.] Proverbs 10:14 14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. [The mouth of the foolish is near destruction.] Proverbs 10:18 18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. [He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.] Proverbs 10:21 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. [Fools die for lack of wisdom.] Proverbs 10:23 23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. [It is as sport to a fool to do mischief.] Proverbs 11:29 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. [The fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.] Proverbs 12:1 1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. [He that hateth reproof is stupid.] Proverbs 12:11 11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. [He that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.] (Proverbs 12:15-16) 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. [The way of a fool is right in his own eyes.] 16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. [A fool's wrath is presently known.] Proverbs 12:23 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. [The heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.] Proverbs 13:16 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. [A fool layeth open his folly.] (Proverbs 13:19-20) 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. [It is abomination to fools to depart from evil.] 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. [A companion of fools shall be destroyed.] Proverbs 14:1 1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. [Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish tears it down with her hands.] Proverbs 14:3 3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. [In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride.] (Proverbs 14:7-9) 7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. [Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.] 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. [The folly of fools is deceit.] 9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. [Fools make a mock at sin.] (Proverbs 14:16-18) 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. [The fool rageth, and is confident.] 17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. [He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly.] 18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. [The simple inherit folly.] Proverbs 14:24 24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. [The foolishness of fools is folly.] Proverbs 14:29 29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [He that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.] Proverbs 14:33 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. [That which is in the midst of fools is made known.] Proverbs 15:2 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. [The mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.] Proverbs 15:5 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. [A fool despiseth his father's instruction.] Proverbs 15:7 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. [The heart of the foolish doeth not so.] Proverbs 15:14 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. [The mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.] (Proverbs 15:20-21) 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. [A foolish man despiseth his mother.] 21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. [Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom.] Proverbs 16:22 22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. [The instruction of fools is folly.] Proverbs 17:7 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. [Excellent speech becometh not a fool.] Proverbs 17:10 10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. [A reproof goes deeper into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.] Proverbs 17:12 12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. [Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.] Proverbs 17:16 16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? [Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?] Proverbs 17:21 21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. [He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.] (Proverbs 17:24-25) 24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. [Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.] 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. [A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.] Proverbs 17:28 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. [Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.] Proverbs 18:2 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. [A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may be expressed.] (Proverbs 18:6-7) 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. [A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.] 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. [A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.] Proverbs 18:13 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. [He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.] Proverbs 19:1 1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. [Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.] Proverbs 19:3 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. [The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.] Proverbs 19:10 10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. [Luxury is not fitting for a fool.] Proverbs 19:13 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. [A foolish son is the calamity of his father.] Proverbs 19:29 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. [Stripes are prepared for the back of fools.] Proverbs 20:1 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. [Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.] Proverbs 20:3 3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. [Every fool will be meddling.] Proverbs 21:20 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. [There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.] Proverbs 22:15 15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. [Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.] Proverbs 23:9 9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. [Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.] Proverbs 24:7 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. [Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.] Proverbs 24:9 9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. [The thought of foolishness is sin.] Proverbs 24:28 28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. [Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.] Proverbs 26:1 1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. [As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not fitting for a fool.] (Proverbs 26:3-12) 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. [A rod for the fool's back.] 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. [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. [Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.] 6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. [He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.] 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. [The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.] 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. [As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.] 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. [As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.] 10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. [The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.] 11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. [As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.] 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. [Seest thou a man wise in his own eyes? there is more hope of a fool than of him.] Proverbs 26:19 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? [So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I joking?] Proverbs 27:3 3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. [A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.] Proverbs 27:22 22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. [Though thou shouldest grind a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.] Proverbs 28:19 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. [He that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.] Proverbs 28:26 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. [He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool.] Proverbs 29:9 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. [If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.] Proverbs 29:11 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. [A fool uttereth all his mind.] Proverbs 29:20 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. [Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.] Proverbs 30:2 2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man. [Surely I am more stupid than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.] (Proverbs 30:21-22) 21 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear: [For three things the earth trembles, and for four which it cannot bear.] 22 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; [For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat.] Proverbs 30:32 32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. [If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself...lay thine hand upon thy mouth.]