Psalm 14:1ESV / 14 helpful votes
To the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.
Proverbs 12:15ESV / 7 helpful votes
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
Psalm 53:1ESV / 5 helpful votes
To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good.
1 Peter 5:8ESV / 4 helpful votes
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Romans 1:20ESV / 4 helpful votes
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
Proverbs 29:11ESV / 4 helpful votes
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Proverbs 1:7ESV / 4 helpful votes
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 28:26ESV / 3 helpful votes
Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Proverbs 23:9ESV / 3 helpful votes
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.
Proverbs 12:16ESV / 3 helpful votes
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
Proverbs 1:22ESV / 3 helpful votes
“How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?
Psalm 14:1-7ESV / 3 helpful votes
To the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one. Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread and do not call upon the Lord? There they are in great terror, for God is with the generation of the righteous. ...
Revelation 5:11ESV / 2 helpful votes
Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,
2 Timothy 3:16ESV / 2 helpful votes
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Ephesians 4:29ESV / 2 helpful votes
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:1-32ESV / 2 helpful votes
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, ...
Romans 3:1-31ESV / 2 helpful votes
Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? By no means! Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written, “That you may be justified in your words, and prevail when you are judged.” But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) ...
Romans 1:21-22ESV / 2 helpful votes
For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools,
John 3:16-17ESV / 2 helpful votes
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Matthew 21:44ESV / 2 helpful votes
And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him.”
Matthew 6:33ESV / 2 helpful votes
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 5:32ESV / 2 helpful votes
But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Proverbs 17:27ESV / 2 helpful votes
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 15:1ESV / 2 helpful votes
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 13:19ESV / 2 helpful votes
A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
Genesis 1:27ESV / 1 helpful vote
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:1ESV / 1 helpful vote
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
The verses you've shared delve into various concepts and themes, touching on spirituality, wisdom, folly, righteousness, and moral guidance. The first set of passages from Psalms and Proverbs primarily discuss the concept of fools, describing their denial of God and their corrupt deeds, contrasting them with the wise who seek knowledge and embrace God's teachings. These passages emphasize the importance of humility, the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, and the consequences of disregarding divine guidance.
The verses also touch upon broader themes found throughout the Bible, such as the nature of God, the importance of seeking God's kingdom, moral conduct, the power of God's Word, and the consequences of righteousness and folly.
Regarding the concepts involved:
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The Existence of God: Explored in verses where fools deny God's existence and the consequences of such denial.
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Wisdom and Folly: Highlighted through the contrast between the actions and beliefs of the wise and the foolish.
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The Power of Scripture: Acknowledged in verses that emphasize the authority and teachings of Scripture for guidance and correction.
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Moral Conduct and Righteousness: Explored through various passages emphasizing the importance of moral behavior and the consequences of both righteous and unrighteous actions.
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God's Creation: Referenced in verses that highlight the recognition of God's attributes through the world He created.
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Unity and Peace: Touched upon in passages emphasizing the unity of believers and the importance of maintaining peace and harmony.
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The Purpose of Jesus Christ: Referenced in verses that highlight Jesus' role in salvation and God's love for humanity.
These passages are integral to understanding themes of morality, faith, wisdom, and the divine nature presented in the Bible. They provide guidance and moral principles that have been influential across various cultures and belief systems.
