A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.
Why should a fool have a price in his hand to buy wisdom, when he has no mind?
In everything a prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” “Knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up.
Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to every one that he is a fool.
Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.
So with yourselves; since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.
And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood.
“How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?
When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace.