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 abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
Proverbs 21:24
A proud and arrogant person, whose name is "Scoffer," acts with overbearing pride.
Psalm 112:5
It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.
Isaiah 52:13
"Look, my servant will succeed! He will be elevated, lifted high, and greatly exalted --
Matthew 10:16
"I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
Romans 16:19
Your obedience is known to all and thus 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 in your thinking. Instead, be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.
Ephesians 5:17
For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord's will is.
A fool
1 Samuel 25:10
But Nabal responded to David's servants, "Who is David, and who is this son of Jesse? This is a time when many servants are breaking away from their masters!
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.
General references
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.