Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

Bible References

Good

Luke 2:52
And Jesus advanced in wisdom; He grew up and [increased] in favor with God and men.
Acts 7:10
and rescued him from all his troubles and granted him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him a governor over Egypt and his [i.e., the king's] household.

But

Romans 6:21
What benefit did you receive at that time from doing the things you are now ashamed of? For the end of such behavior is [spiritual] death.