Strong's Hebrew · H191
אֱוִיל
ʼĕvîyl · ev-eel'
Definition(figuratively) silly
Derivationfrom an unused root (meaning to be perverse);
KJV usagefool(-ish) (man).
Occurrences26 in the KJV · 26 verses
אֱוִיל in Scripture
Job 5:2
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
Job 5:3
I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
Psalms 107:17
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 7:22
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 10:10
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 10:14
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Proverbs 11:29
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool' s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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