Proverbs 13:16

In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

1 Samuel 25:10-11

And Nabal answered David's servants, "Who is David? Who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants these days who are breaking away from their masters.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now therefore know this and consider what you should do, for harm is determined against our master and against all his house, and he is such a worthless man that one cannot speak to him."

1 Samuel 25:25

Let not my lord regard this worthless fellow, Nabal, for as his name is, so is he. Nabal is his name, and folly is with him. But I your servant did not see the young men of my lord, whom you sent.

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.

Proverbs 12:22-23

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

Proverbs 21:24

"Scoffer" is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.

Isaiah 52:13

Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted.

Matthew 10:16

"Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Romans 16:19

For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Prudent

Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Proverbs 21:24
"Scoffer" is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
Psalm 112:5
It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.
Isaiah 52:13
Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted.
Matthew 10:16
"Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
Romans 16:19
For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

A fool

1 Samuel 25:10
And Nabal answered David's servants, "Who is David? Who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants these days who are breaking away from their masters.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

General references

Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.

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