Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Bible References

Wisdom

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will understand righteousness and justice [in every circumstance]
And integrity and every good path.
Proverbs 8:20

“I, [Wisdom, continuously] walk in the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,
Psalm 111:10

The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.
Psalm 119:5

Oh, that my ways may be established
To observe and keep Your statutes [obediently accepting and honoring them]!
Psalm 143:8

Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,
For I trust in You.
Teach me the way in which I should walk,
For I lift up my soul to You.
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish and thoughtless, but understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is.
Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about it, we have not stopped praying for you, asking [specifically] that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [with insight into His purposes], and in understanding [of spiritual things],
2 Timothy 3:15
and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness].
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.

Folly

Proverbs 11:18

The wicked man earns deceptive wages,
But he who sows righteousness and lives his life with integrity will have a true reward [that is both permanent and satisfying].
Jeremiah 13:20

“Lift up your eyes and see
Those coming from the north.
Where is the flock that was given to you [to shepherd],
Your beautiful flock?
Ephesians 4:22
that, regarding your previous way of life, you put off your old self [completely discard your former nature], which is being corrupted through deceitful desires,
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.