Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
Prudent
A fool
General references
Bible References
Prudent
Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 21:24
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
Psalm 112:5
It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.
It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.
Isaiah 52:13
Indeed, My Servant (the Messiah) will act wisely and prosper;
He will be raised and lifted up and greatly exalted.
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.
A fool
1 Samuel 25:10
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.
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.
General references
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known.
Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known.