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

Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools],
But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God.
Proverbs 26:18

Like a madman who throws
Firebrands, arrows, and death,

A man

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,
But the fool is arrogant and careless.
Job 28:28

“But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
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.
Ephesians 5:15
Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people],
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.

General references

Proverbs 10:23

Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.