Strong's Hebrew · H200
אִוֶּלֶת
ʼivveleth · iv-veh'-leth
Definitionsilliness
Derivationfrom the same as H191 (אֱוִיל);
KJV usagefolly, foolishly(-ness).
Occurrences25 in the KJV · 24 verses
אִוֶּלֶת in Scripture
Psalms 38:5
My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.
Psalms 69:5
O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.
Proverbs 5:23
He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:24
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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