Proverbs 15:21

Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

Proverbs 10:23

Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

Ephesians 5:15

Therefore be very careful how you live -- not as unwise but as wise,

Job 28:28

And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"

Psalm 111:10

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

Proverbs 11:12

The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at reparation, but among the upright there is favor.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

Proverbs 26:18-19

Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows,

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

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
Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock at reparation, but among the upright there is favor.
Proverbs 26:18
Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows,

A man

Proverbs 14:16
A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
Job 28:28
And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Psalm 111:10
To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
Ephesians 5:15
Therefore be very careful how you live -- not as unwise but as wise,
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

General references

Proverbs 10:23
Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

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