'Fools' in the Bible

The fear of the Lordis the beginning of knowledge;fools despise wisdom and discipline.

“How long, foolish ones, will you love ignorance?How long will you mockers enjoy mockingand you fools hate knowledge?

For the turning away of the inexperienced will kill them,and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

The wise will inherit honor,but He holds up fools to dishonor.

The lips of the righteous feed many,but fools die for lack of sense.

Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,but to turn from evilis an abomination to fools.

The one who walks with the wise will become wise,but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

Fools mock at making restitution,but there is goodwill among the upright.

The crown of the wise is their wealth,but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;she is known even among fools.

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,but not so the heart of fools.

A discerning mind seeks knowledge,but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,but the discipline of fools is folly.

Judgments are prepared for mockers,and beatings for the backs of fools. >

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,and a rod for the backs of fools.