Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

General references

Bible References

Joy

Proverbs 10:23
Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock at sin,
But among the upright there is good will.
Proverbs 26:18
Like a madman who throws
Firebrands, arrows and death,

A man

Proverbs 14:16
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Job 28:28
“And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments;
His praise endures forever.
Ephesians 5:15
Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

General references

Proverbs 10:23
Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.