Fool - Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament Words
Usage Number: 1
Strong's Number: H191
Original Word: ’ewîl
Usage Notes: "fool." This word appears primarily in the wisdom literature. A person described by ’ewîl generally lacks wisdom; indeed, wisdom is beyond his grasp (Prov. 24:7). In another nuance, "fool" is a morally undesirable individual who despises wisdom and discipline (Prov. 1:7; Prov. 15:5). He mocks guilt (Prov. 14:9), and is quarrelsome (Prov. 20:3) and licentious (Prov. 7:22). Trying to give him instruction is futile (Prov. 16:22).