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
The LORD abhoreth deceitful lips; but they that labour for truth please him.
Proverbs 15:2
A wise tongue commendeth knowledge; a foolish mouth babbleth out nothing but foolishness.
Proverbs 21:24
He that is proud and presumptuous, is called a scornful man, which in wrath dare work maliciously.
Psalm 112:5
A good man is merciful, and lendeth gladly, and pondereth his words with discretion.
Isaiah 52:13
Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, therefore shall he be magnified, exalted and greatly honored.
Matthew 10:16
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep among wolves: Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and innocent as doves.
Romans 16:19
for your obedience extendeth to all men. I am glad no doubt of you. But yet I would have you wise unto that which is good. And to be innocent as concerning evil.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brethren, be not children in wit. Howbeit, as concerning maliciousness be children: but in wit be perfect.
Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore, be ye not unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
A fool
1 Samuel 25:10
And Nabal answered David's servants and said, "What is David? And what is the son of Jesse? There is plenty of servants nowadays, that break away every man from his master.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
A doting fool thinketh, that every man doth as foolishly as himself.
General references
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; and he will teach them that are unlearned.