The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
Now consider carefully what you must do, because disaster looms over our master and all his household. For he is such a scoundrel that nobody can speak to him!”
But Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants these days are breaking away from their masters.
Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him. I, your servant, did not see my lord’s young men whom you sent.