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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