About Wise People

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

Proverbs 14:16

• Wisdom

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

Proverbs 21:20-30

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• Treasure

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. read more Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. show less

Deuteronomy 4:6

Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

Ephesians 5:15

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Proverbs 19:20

• Wisdom

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Proverbs 1:5

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A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Proverbs 21:20

• Treasure

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

Proverbs 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.