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Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their… Proverbs 17:28

Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. speaking mind
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Proverbs 14:29	People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. patience understanding anger

For in much wisdom is much vexation, and those who increase knowledge increase sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18	The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow. sadness mind worrying
Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get 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 insight. 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 such to your soul; if you find it, you will find 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 taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. Proverbs 4:11	I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths. learning righteousness
O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable 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
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20	Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. punishment
Get wisdom; get insight: 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 practice it 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 spoken by the wise bring them favor, but the lips of fools consume them. Ecclesiastes 10:12	Wise words bring approval, but fools are destroyed by their own words. speaking
Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. 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
I want their hearts to be encouraged and united in love, so that they may have all the riches of assured understanding and have the 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 child, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. Proverbs 23:15	My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! heart joy family
With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. Proverbs 11:9	With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous. righteousness speaking gossip
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are 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
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly 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 a fool's mouth invites a flogging. 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; he who begets 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
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. anger self-control
Give heed to my reproof; I will pour out my thoughts to 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
Many shall be purified, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked shall continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall 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 wise child makes a glad father, but a foolish child is a mother's grief. Proverbs 10:1	A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother. joy family sadness