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foolish

Meaning of “foolish”

Lacking wisdom or sound judgment; acting or speaking without wisdom.

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52 occurrences52 verses19 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 32:6

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Psalms 5:5
The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 5:5 · retained source text

The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest al workers of iniquity

1611 marginal noteHeb. before thine eyes.

Psalms 73:3
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 73:3 · retained source text

For I was enuious at the foolish, when I sawe the prosperity of the wicked.

1611 marginal noteIob. 21.7. psal.37.1. Ierem.12.1

Psalms 73:22
So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
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1611 witness · Psalms 73:22 · retained source text

So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.

1611 marginal noteHeb. I knew not.

1611 marginal noteHeb. with thee.

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