[They were] children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than the earth.
The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, [even they that are] the stay of the tribes thereof.
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
We [are] fools for Christ's sake, but ye [are] wise in Christ; we [are] weak, but ye [are] strong; ye [are] honourable, but we [are] despised.
Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.
[Ye] fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?
Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.
I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Surely the princes of Zoan [are] fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I [am] the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but [it is] abomination to fools to depart from evil.
[It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for [he hath] no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye [yourselves] are wise.
The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction.
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Understand, ye brutish among the people: and [ye] fools, when will ye be wise?
The heart of the wise [is] in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools [is] in the house of mirth.
And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.
And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it [shall be] for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err [therein].
The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
[Ye] fools and blind: for whether [is] greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. He who loves not man does not know God, for God is love. God showed his love for us, for he sent his only Son into the world that through him we might have life. Love the stranger.
In Mark 12:30 Jesus said;
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.
And the second Mark 12:31 [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
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The First Book of Adam and Eve. Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin.
The Second Book of Adam and Eve. Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch.
The Infancy of Jesus Christ (Infancy Gospel of Thomas) relates the life of Jesus from the ages of five to twelve. It is believed that the document was transcribed from oral traditions some time prior to the second century. The ancient writing is possibly Gnostic and many early church leaders considered it heretical.
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