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foolishly

Meaning of “foolishly”

Without wisdom, sound judgment, or understanding; rashly or absurdly.

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12 occurrences12 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 31:28

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Proverbs 14:17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 14:17 · retained source text

He that is soone angry, dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked deuices is hated.

Proverbs 30:32
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 30:32 · retained source text

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting vp thy selfe, or if thou hast thought euill, lay thine hand vpon thy mouth.

1611 marginal noteIob.21.5. and 39.37. &c. and 40.4.

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