Wisdom (2/3)

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he… Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. Proverbs 17:28	Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. speaking mind
One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness. Proverbs 14:29	People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. patience understanding anger

Because in much wisdom there is much grief; and increasing knowledge results in increasing pain. Ecclesiastes 1:18	The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow. sadness mind worrying
Blessed is a person who finds wisdom, And one who obtains understanding. Proverbs 3:13	Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. mind understanding
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7	Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. awe learning
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10	Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. awe holiness understanding
Know that wisdom is the same for your soul; If you find it, then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:14	In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short. seeking hope
I have instructed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths. Proverbs 4:11	I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths. learning righteousness
Oh, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! Romans 11:33	Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! God understanding
One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20	Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. punishment
Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Proverbs 4:5	Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. understanding Word of God obedience
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10	Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever! awe worship law
Words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him. Ecclesiastes 10:12	Wise words bring approval, but fools are destroyed by their own words. speaking
One person values one day over another, another values every day the same. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind. Romans 14:5	In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. obedience neighbor sabbath
That their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and that they would attain to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself. Colossians 2:2	I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. Jesus encouragement love
My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad. Proverbs 23:15	My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! heart joy family
The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7	The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. law soul Word of God
With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued. Proverbs 11:9	With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous. righteousness speaking gossip
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. anger self-control
A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings. Proverbs 18:6	Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. speaking
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. Proverbs 23:24	The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. joy family
Turn to my rebuke, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. Proverbs 1:23	Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise. conversion repentance Spirit
A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. anger self-control
Many will be purged, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand. Daniel 12:10	Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means. purification sin understanding
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. Proverbs 15:5	Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. Father children mind