A fool takes no delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Why is money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom since he has no heart for it?
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Now as concerning food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge produces arrogance, but love edifies.
Even when a fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and strife, and some also from good will.
So, seeing that you are zealous concerning spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel in the edifying of the church.
And behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to depart out of their region.
“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And how long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge.
When the wicked comes, then comes contempt, and with dishonor comes disgrace.