Wise Men and Fools

The biblical difference between the wise and the fools.

April 11, 2019

A fool brings disappointment to his parents.

"He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy."

Proverbs 17:21

April 10, 2019

A wise man will always have a "learner's spirit."

"A wise man will hear, and will increase learning, and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels."

Proverbs 1:5

April 9, 2019

A wise man will always have a "learner's spirit."

"A wise man will hear, and will increase learning, and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels."

Proverbs 1:5

April 8, 2019

A fool will not listen to his parents.

"A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent."

Proverbs 15:5

April 7, 2019

A wise man is a joy to his parents.

"The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him."

Proverbs 23:24

April 6, 2019

A fool cannot be told anything.

"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise."

Proverbs 12:15

April 5, 2019

A wise man does whatever is necessary to get God's wisdom.

"He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good."

Proverbs 19:8

April 4, 2019

The fool uses lies and slander.

"He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool."

Proverbs 10:18

April 3, 2019

A wise man knows God personally and has a reverential fear of Him.

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding."

Proverbs 9:10

April 2, 2019

Who does God call a fool?

"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."

Psalm 14:1