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 an abomination to the LORD, 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
"Look, 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, do not be children in thoughts, yet in malice be babies, but in thoughts be mature.
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not 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.