Wisdom (2/2)

Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it… Ecclesiastes 7:10

Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. Ecclesiastes 7:10	Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this. wisdom life
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:5-6	Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. gentleness wisdom speaking

Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. Proverbs 23:4	Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. money greed planning
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8	Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil. It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones. awe blessing evil
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. love self-control strength
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7	Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple. law soul wisdom
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age. Titus 2:11-12	For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age. grace righteousness salvation