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
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.