Fools Given Authority

Ecclesiastes 10:6

Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.

2 Corinthians 10:8

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

Matthew 5:22

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Proverbs 1:22

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 14:9

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20

Proverbs 14:7

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Revelation 13:7

And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.