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# fool, foolish, folly #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "fool" refers to a person who often makes wrong choices, especially choosing to disobey. The term "foolish" describes a person or behavior that is not wise.
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* In the Bible, the term "fool" usually refers to a person who does not believe or obey God. This is often contrasted to the wise person, who trusts in God and obeys God.
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* In the Psalms, David describes a fool as a person who does not believe in God, who ignores all the evidence of God in his creation.
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* The Old Testament book of Proverbs also gives many descriptions of what a fool, or foolish person, is like.
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* The term "folly" refers to an action that is not wise because it is against God's will. Often "folly" also includes the meaning of something that is ridiculous or dangerous.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* The term "fool" could be translated as, "foolish person" or "unwise person" or "senseless person" or "ungodly person."
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* Ways to translate "foolish" could include, "lacking understanding" or "unwise" or "senseless."
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(See also: [wise](../kt/wise.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Ecclesiastes 01:16-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ecc/01/16)
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* [Ephesians 05:15-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/eph/05/15)
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* [Galatians 03:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gal/03/01)
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* [Genesis 31:26-28](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/31/26)
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* [Matthew 07:26-27](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/07/26)
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* [Matthew 25:7-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/25/07)
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* [Proverbs 13:15-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/13/15)
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* [Psalms 049:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/049/012)
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