Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

1 Samuel 25:10-11

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

1 Samuel 25:17

Now therefore know and consider what you will do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house; for he is such a worthless fellow that one can't speak to him."

1 Samuel 25:25

Please don't let my lord regard this worthless fellow, even Nabal; for as his name is, so is he. Nabal is his name, and folly is with him; but I, your handmaid, didn't see the young men of my lord, whom you sent.

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

Proverbs 12:22-23

Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

Proverbs 21:24

The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

Isaiah 52:13

Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.

Matthew 10:16

"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Romans 16:19

For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, don't be children in thoughts, yet in malice be babies, but in thoughts be mature.

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore don't 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 Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Proverbs 21:24
The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.
Psalm 112:5
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
Isaiah 52:13
Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.
Matthew 10:16
"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Romans 16:19
For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, don't be children in thoughts, yet in malice be babies, but in thoughts be mature.
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

A fool

1 Samuel 25:10
Nabal answered David's servants, and said, "Who is David? Who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants who break away from their masters these days.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

General references

Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.