What does Folly mean in the Bible?

First uses (BSB)

1. 1 Samuel 25:25

   My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him. I, your servant, did not see my lord’s young men whom you sent.

2. Job 35:15

   and further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly!

3. Job 42:8

   So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.”

4. Psalm 38:5

   My wounds are foul and festering because of my sinful folly.

5. Psalm 69:5

   You know my folly, O God, and my guilt is not hidden from You.

6. Psalm 85:8

   I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.

7. Proverbs 5:23

   He dies for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.

8. Proverbs 9:6

   Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”

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