'Wise' in the Bible
With kings and the wise ones of the earth, who put up great houses for themselves;
Who makes the designs of the wise go wrong, so that they are unable to give effect to their purposes.
He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
'Doth a rush wise without mire? A reed increase without water?
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
and disclose his wise secrets? After all, there's so much more to understanding. So be aware that God will exact from you less than your sin deserves."
For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.
“No doubt you are the [only wise] people [in the world],And wisdom will die with you!
“Does the ear not put words to the test,Just as the palate tastes its food [distinguishing between the desirable and the undesirable]?
With him are strength and wise designs; he who is guided into error, together with his guide, are in his hands;
He takes away the wisdom of the wise guides, and makes judges foolish;
I wish you'd all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise.
Your wise sayings are only dust, and your strong places are only earth.
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
“Were you the first man to be born [the original wise man],Or were you created before the hills?
Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it:
But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise man among you.
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
What -- thou hast given counsel to the unwise, And wise plans in abundance made known.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts,while you were searching for words.
Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Now then, you wise, take note; you men of knowledge, give ear to me. Let it be far from God to do evil, and from the Ruler of all to do wrong.
If you are wise, take note of this; give ear to the voice of my words.
Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
“Adorn yourself with eminence and dignity [since you question the Almighty],And array yourself with honor and majesty.
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