Proverbs 15:21

Stupidity is the delight of the senseless, but an understanding man walks uprightly.

Proverbs 10:23

Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man.

Ephesians 5:15

So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise,

Job 28:28

He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.

Proverbs 14:16

The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.

Proverbs 26:18-19

Like the maniac who shoots fiery darts and deadly arrows

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

General references

Bible References

Joy

Proverbs 10:23
Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.
Proverbs 26:18
Like the maniac who shoots fiery darts and deadly arrows

A man

Proverbs 14:16
The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
Job 28:28
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.
Ephesians 5:15
So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise,
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.

General references

Proverbs 10:23
Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man.

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