Anyone can see that even the wise die, as well as the foolish and stupid. They all leave their riches to their descendants.

I was as stupid as an animal; I did not understand you.

This is something a fool cannot know; someone who is stupid cannot understand:

Any who love knowledge want to be told when they are wrong. It is stupid to hate being corrected.

The branches of the trees are withered and broken, and women gather them for firewood. Because the people have understood nothing, God their Creator will not pity them or show them any mercy.

I listened carefully, but you did not speak the truth. Not one of you has been sorry for your wickedness; not one of you has asked, 'What have I done wrong?' Each of you keep on going your own way, like a horse rushing into battle.

How can you say that you are wise and that you know my laws? Look, the laws have been changed by dishonest scribes.

All of them are stupid and foolish. What can they learn from wooden idols?

no one who is wise or who worships God.

They fail to see why they were defeated; they cannot understand what happened.

"Foolish people! How long do you want to be foolish? How long will you enjoy making fun of knowledge? Will you never learn?

Are you immature? Learn to be mature. Are you foolish? Learn to have sense.

For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and wrong. We were slaves to passions and pleasures of all kinds. We spent our lives in malice and envy; others hated us and we hated them.