Fool: stubborn fool; like “wise” in Scripture, ”fool” also carries a moral connotation. The fool rejects the wisdom of the Creator in favor of his own will and desires. Proverbs 26:1-12 presents situations and characteristics of "fools." The last verse in this section asks us a profound question, however: "Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him."
You Fool
Proverbs 29:25
August 10, 2020 • Les Sillars • Proverbs 26:1–12
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