TOPICAL BIBLE
Wisdom
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Proverbs 11:12Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.Proverbs 12:8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.Proverbs 12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.Proverbs 13:14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.Proverbs 13:15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.Proverbs 14:6A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.Proverbs 14:7Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.Proverbs 14:16A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.Proverbs 14:18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.Proverbs 14:33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.Proverbs 15:21Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.Proverbs 15:22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.Proverbs 15:33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.Proverbs 16:20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.Proverbs 16:25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.Proverbs 17:2A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.Proverbs 17:10A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.Proverbs 17:24Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.Proverbs 18:1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.Proverbs 18:15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.Proverbs 19:8He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.Proverbs 19:20Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.Proverbs 20:18Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.Proverbs 21:11When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.Proverbs 21:20Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.Proverbs 21:22A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—Proverbs 22:18for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.Proverbs 22:19So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.Proverbs 22:20Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,Proverbs 22:21to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?Proverbs 23:12Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.Proverbs 23:19Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.Proverbs 24:3By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;Proverbs 24:4through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.Proverbs 24:5A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.Proverbs 24:6Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.Proverbs 24:7Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.Proverbs 24:13Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.Proverbs 24:14Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.Proverbs 28:5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.Proverbs 28:7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.Proverbs 28:11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.Proverbs 29:3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.Ecclesiastes 1:18For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases.Ecclesiastes 2:1I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good!” But it proved to be futile.Ecclesiastes 2:2I said of laughter, “It is folly,” and of pleasure, “What does it accomplish?”Ecclesiastes 2:3I sought to cheer my body with wine and to embrace folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.