Wisdom (2/3)

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes… Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning. speaking mind
A patient man shows good sense, but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. Proverbs 14:29	He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. patience understanding anger

For much wisdom can result in much sorrow, and those who increase their knowledge also increase their grief. Ecclesiastes 1:18	For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. sadness mind worrying
Blessed is the person who has found wisdom, the one who has gained understanding. Proverbs 3:13	Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. mind understanding
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools are those who despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7	The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. awe learning
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10	The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. awe holiness understanding
In much the same manner will wisdom be sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:14	So you shall know wisdom to be to your soul. If you have found it, then there will be a reward: Your hope will not be cut off. seeking hope
I have instructed you in the ways of wisdom and led you along the paths of righteousness. Proverbs 4:11	I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths. learning righteousness
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgments and how unfathomable his ways! Romans 11:33	Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out! God understanding
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20	One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. punishment
Acquire wisdom and gain understanding; never forget or turn aside from my words. Proverbs 4:5	Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth. understanding Word of God obedience
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; those who are guided by it will grow in understanding. His praise will last forever. Psalm 111:10	The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! awe worship law
The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips. speaking
One person may consider one day to be more sacred than another, while another may judge all days to be alike. Let everyone be convinced in his own beliefs. Romans 14:5	One man esteems one day as more important. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind. obedience neighbor sabbath
I want their hearts to be encouraged and united in love so that they may grow rich in their complete understanding as they come to the knowledge of the mystery of God, that is, Christ. Colossians 2:2	That their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and gaining all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ. Jesus encouragement love
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad. Proverbs 23:15	My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine. heart joy family
The law of the Lord is perfect, affording refreshment to the soul. The decree of the Lord is worthy of trust, imparting wisdom to the simple. Psalm 19:8	Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple. law soul Word of God
With his mouth the godless man seeks to ruin his neighbor, but knowledge enables the righteous to be delivered. Proverbs 11:9	With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge. righteousness speaking gossip
A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. Proverbs 29:11	A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. anger self-control
The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. Proverbs 18:6	A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. speaking
The father of a good man will rejoice; he who begets a wise son will delight in him. Proverbs 23:24	The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him. joy family
A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. anger self-control
Many shall be purified, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will persist in their evil ways. Daniel 12:10	Many will purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined, but the wicked will do wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand. purification sin understanding
If you would seriously consider my reproof, I would pour out my thoughts to you and make my precepts known to you. Proverbs 1:23	Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you. conversion repentance Spirit
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. Proverbs 10:1	A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. joy family sadness