Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
They are wise
General references
Bible References
They are wise
2 Samuel 13:3
Meanwhile, Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, who was the son of David's brother Shimeah. Now Jonadab was a very shrewd man.
2 Samuel 16:21
Ahithophel responded, "Go inside and have sex with your father's mistresses, whom he left to keep the palace in order. Then everyone in Israel will hear how your father has come to hate you and everyone who has joined you will be emboldened to act."
Micah 2:1
"Woe to those who are crafting iniquity, planning evil well into the night! When morning's light comes, they carry out their plans because they have the power to do so.
Luke 16:8
The master praised the dishonest servant manager for being so clever, because worldly people are more clever than enlightened people in dealing with their own.
Romans 16:19
For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, stop being childish in your thinking. Be like infants with respect to evil, but think like adults.
General references
Genesis 7:21
Every living thing on earth died flying creatures, livestock, wildlife, all creatures that swarm over the earth, and all human beings.
Genesis 39:16
She kept his outer garment by her side until Joseph's master came home,
Deuteronomy 32:28
They are a nation devoid of purpose and without insight.
Proverbs 28:5
Evil men don't understand justice, but whoever seeks the LORD understands it all.
Jeremiah 5:4
Then I said, "These are only the poor, they're foolish, for they don't know the LORD's way, the requirement of their God.
Luke 16:4
I know what I'll do so that people will welcome me into their homes when I'm dismissed from my job.'