Proverbs 13:16

Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly.

Proverbs 15:2

The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Furthermore, the way a fool lives shows he has no sense; he proclaims to everyone that he's a fool.

1 Samuel 25:10-11

Nabal answered David's servants: "Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now, be aware of this and consider what you should do. Calamity is being planned against our master and against his entire household. He's such a worthless person that no one can talk to him."

1 Samuel 25:25

Please, your majesty, don't pay attention to this worthless man Nabal, for he's just like his name. Nabal is his name and folly is his constant companion. But I, your servant, didn't see your majesty's young men whom you sent.

Psalm 112:5

It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.

Proverbs 12:22-23

Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

Proverbs 21:24

The names "Proud," "Arrogant," and "Mocker" fit whoever acts with presumptuous conceit.

Isaiah 52:13

"Look! My servant will prosper, and he will be exalted and lifted up, and will be very high.

Matthew 10:16

"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.

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.

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will 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
Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Proverbs 15:2
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
Proverbs 21:24
The names "Proud," "Arrogant," and "Mocker" fit whoever acts with presumptuous conceit.
Psalm 112:5
It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.
Isaiah 52:13
"Look! My servant will prosper, and he will be exalted and lifted up, and will be very high.
Matthew 10:16
"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.
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.
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

A fool

1 Samuel 25:10
Nabal answered David's servants: "Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Furthermore, the way a fool lives shows he has no sense; he proclaims to everyone that he's a fool.

General references

Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning even fools know this.

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