Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge,
But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when a fool walks along the road, his [common] sense and good judgment fail him and he demonstrates to everyone that he is a fool.

1 Samuel 25:10-11

But Nabal answered David’s servants and said, “Who is David? And who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants today, each of whom is breaking away from his master.

Now then, know this and consider what you should do, for evil is [already] planned against our master and against all his household; but he is such a worthless and wicked man that one cannot speak [reasonably] to him.”

1 Samuel 25:25

Please do not let my lord pay attention to this worthless man, Nabal, for as his name is, so is he. Nabal (fool) is his name and foolishness (stupidity) is with him; but I your maidservant did not see my lord’s young men whom you sent.

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.

Proverbs 12:22-23

Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 21:24

“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.

Isaiah 52:13

Indeed, My Servant (the Messiah) will act wisely and prosper;
He will be raised and lifted up and greatly exalted.

Matthew 10:16

“Listen carefully: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; so be wise as serpents, and innocent as doves [have no self-serving agenda].

Romans 16:19

For the report of your obedience has reached everyone, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, do not be children [immature, childlike] in your thinking; be infants in [matters of] evil [completely innocent and inexperienced], but in your minds be mature [adults].

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be foolish and thoughtless, but understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

Prudent

A fool

1 Samuel 25:10

Ecclesiastes 10:3

General references

Proverbs 14:33

Bible References