Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Wisdom
Bible References
Wisdom
Proverbs 2:9
Then thou shall understand righteousness and justice and equity, [yea], every good path.
Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice,
Psalm 111:10
The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Psalm 119:5
O that my ways were established to observe thy statutes!
Psalm 143:8
Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning, for in thee do I trust. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to thee.
Ephesians 5:17
Because of this do not become foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
Colossians 1:9
Because of this we also, from the day that we heard, cease not praying for you and making request that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.
2 Timothy 3:15
And that from a babe thou have known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show from his good behavior his works in mildness of wisdom.
Folly
Proverbs 11:18
A wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness [has] a sure reward.
Jeremiah 13:20
Lift up your eyes, and behold those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?
Ephesians 4:22
for you to put off the old man according to your former conduct, the man who is corrupt according to the desires of deceitfulness,
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and impostors will go forward to worse, leading astray and being led astray.