Wisdom (2/3)

Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths… Proverbs 17:28

Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28 speaking mind
People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Proverbs 14:29 patience understanding anger

Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
Proverbs 3:13 mind understanding
The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief.
To increase knowledge only increases sorrow.
Ecclesiastes 1:18 sadness mind worrying
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7 awe learning
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.
Proverbs 24:14 seeking hope
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.
Proverbs 9:10 awe holiness understanding
I will teach you wisdom’s ways
and lead you in straight paths.
Proverbs 4:11 learning righteousness
Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!
Romans 11:33 God understanding
Walk with the wise and become wise;
associate with fools and get in trouble.
Proverbs 13:20 punishment
Get wisdom; develop good judgment.
Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.
Proverbs 4:5 understanding Word of God obedience
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.
Praise him forever!
Psalm 111:10 awe worship law
Wise words bring approval,
but fools are destroyed by their own words.
Ecclesiastes 10:12 speaking
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.
Romans 14:5 obedience neighbor sabbath
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.
Colossians 2:2 Jesus encouragement love
My child, if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice!
Proverbs 23:15 heart joy family
The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
Psalm 19:7 law soul Word of God
With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
Proverbs 11:9 righteousness speaking gossip
Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
Proverbs 29:11 anger self-control
Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
they are asking for a beating.
Proverbs 18:6 speaking
The father of godly children has cause for joy.
What a pleasure to have children who are wise.
Proverbs 23:24 joy family
A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
Proverbs 12:16 anger self-control
Come and listen to my counsel.
I’ll share my heart with you
and make you wise.
Proverbs 1:23 conversion repentance Spirit
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.
Daniel 12:10 purification sin understanding
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline;
whoever learns from correction is wise.
Proverbs 15:5 Father children mind