According to Mr. Locke, consists in the drawing of false conclusions from just principles, by which it is distinguished from madness, which draws just conclusions from false principles. But this seems too confined a definition. Folly, in its most general acceptation, denotes a weakness of intellect or apprehension, or some partial absurdity in sentiment or conduct.
See EVIL, SIN.
SEE FOOL.
A Little Folly For Those Who Have A Good Reputation
Ecc_10:1.
The Folly Of Fools
Pro_14:8.
What Is Folly
Psa_49:6-13; Pro_14:24; Pro_16:22; Pro_18:13.
Who Enjoys Folly
Pro_15:21.
Who Exalts Folly
Pro_14:29.
Who Inherits Folly
Pro_14:18.
Who Lays Open Their Folly
Pro_13:16.
Who Returns To Their Folly
Pro_26:11; 2Pe_2:1-22.
Whose Folly Shall Be Made Manifest
2Ti_3:6-9.