Acts 13:7
who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul [and] wished to hear the word of God.
Acts 13:12
Then [when] the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, [because he] was astounded at the teaching about the Lord.
Acts 19:38
If then Demetrius and the craftsmen [who are] with him have a complaint against anyone, the court days are observed and there are proconsuls--let them bring charges against one another!
Acts 18:12
Now [when] Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up with one purpose against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,
Acts 13:8
But Elymas the magician (for his name is translated in this way) opposed them, attempting to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:15
The simple will believe every word, but the clever will consider his step.
Proverbs 14:18
The simple are adorned [with] folly, but the clever are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
An intelligent {mind} will acquire knowledge, and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
Hosea 14:9
Who [is] wise that he can understand these [things]? Who is discerning that he knows them? The ways of Yahweh [are] right, and [the] righteous walk in them; but transgressors stumble in them.
Acts 17:11-12
Now these were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. {They} accepted the message with all eagerness, examining the scriptures every day [to see] if these [things] were so.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
but examine all [things]; hold fast to [what is] good.