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
As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock at making restitution,
but there is goodwill among the upright.
Proverbs 26:18
Like a madman who throws flaming darts and deadly arrows,

A man

Proverbs 14:16
A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.
Job 28:28
He said to mankind,
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow His instructions have good insight.
His praise endures forever.
Ephesians 5:15
Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise—
James 3:13
Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.

General references

Proverbs 10:23
As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.

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