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Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When… Proverbs 17:28

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

For in much wisdom is much grief, And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18	For much wisdom can result in much sorrow, and those who increase their knowledge also increase their grief. sadness mind worrying
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding. Proverbs 3:13	Blessed is the person who has found wisdom, the one who has gained understanding. mind understanding
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools are those who despise wisdom and instruction. awe learning
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. awe holiness understanding
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; If you have found it, there is a prospect, And your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:14	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. seeking hope
I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. Proverbs 4:11	I have instructed you in the ways of wisdom and led you along the paths of righteousness. learning righteousness
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! Romans 11:33	Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgments and how unfathomable his ways! God understanding
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20	Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. punishment
Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Proverbs 4:5	Acquire wisdom and gain understanding; never forget or turn aside from my words. understanding Word of God obedience
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10	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. awe worship law
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. speaking
One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. Romans 14:5	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. obedience neighbor sabbath
That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ. Colossians 2:2	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. Jesus encouragement love
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7	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. law soul Word of God
My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself. Proverbs 23:15	My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad. heart joy family
The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. Proverbs 11:9	With his mouth the godless man seeks to ruin his neighbor, but knowledge enables the righteous to be delivered. righteousness speaking gossip
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. anger self-control
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. Proverbs 18:6	The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. speaking
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. Proverbs 23:24	The father of a good man will rejoice; he who begets a wise son will delight in him. joy family
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. anger self-control
Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. Proverbs 1:23	If you would seriously consider my reproof, I would pour out my thoughts to you and make my precepts known to you. conversion repentance Spirit
Many shall be purified, made white, and refined, but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand. Daniel 12:10	Many shall be purified, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will persist in their evil ways. purification sin understanding
A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent. Proverbs 15:5	A fool spurns his father’s correction, but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. Father children mind