Who wouldn't fear you, king of the nations? This is what you deserve! Indeed, among all the wise men of the nations, and throughout all their kingdoms, there is no one like you!

the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, whose father was from Tyre. A bronze worker, he was wise, knowledgeable, and was skilled in all sorts of bronze working. He went to King Solomon and did all of his work.

Rehoboam was wise to distribute some of his children throughout all of the territories of Judah and Benjamin, placing them in all of the fortified cities. He allotted them abundant supplies of food and sought many wives for them.

Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

For neither the wise nor the fool will be long remembered, since in days to come everything will be forgotten. The wise man dies the same way as the fool, does he not?

I used my wisdom to test all of this. I said, "I want to be wise," but it was beyond me.

Among the things I seek but have not found: one man among a thousand I did find, but I have not found one woman to be wise among all these.

In light of all of this, I committed myself to explain it this way: the righteous and the wise, along with everything they do, are in the hands of God. Furthermore, as to love and hate, no human being knows everything concerning them.

I considered and observed on earth the following: The race doesn't go to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor food to the wise, nor wealth to the smart, nor recognition to the skilled. Instead, timing and circumstances meet them all.

The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.

So I became great, greater than anyone who had lived before me in Jerusalem. Throughout all of this, I remained wise.

The wise use their eyes, but the fool walks in darkness. I also perceived that the same outcome affects them all.

Then they said, "Come, let's make up a plot against Jeremiah. After all, the priest's instruction, the wise man's counsel, and the prophet's message won't be destroyed. So let's verbally attack him. Pay no attention to anything he says!"

The wise men and elders from Gebal accompanied you, serving as ship's carpenters. All the maritime navies and their seaman also accompanied you to assist you in doing business internationally."

The very next morning, he was frustrated about the dream, so he sent word to summon all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them what he had dreamed, but no one could interpret them.

Since God has revealed all of this to you," Pharaoh told Joseph, "there is no one so wise and discerning as you.

All the earth continued to seek audiences with Solomon so they could hear the wise things that God had put in his heart.

All the kings of the earth continued to seek audiences with Solomon so they could hear the wise things that God had put in his heart.

Then the king flew into a rage. The king spoke to the wise men who understood the times, for it was the king's custom to consult all those who understood law and justice.

Observe them carefully, because this will show your wisdom and discernment in the eyes of people who'll listen to all these decrees. Then they'll say: "Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people.'

Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened to him. His wise friends and his wife Zeresh told him, "If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is one of the Jewish people, you won't prevail against him. Instead, you will surely fall before him."

and disclose his wise secrets? After all, there's so much more to understanding. So be aware that God will exact from you less than your sin deserves."

I wish you'd all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise.

"Come here now, all of you, and I won't find a wise person among you.

Counsel a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will add to his learning.

Zoan's princes are nothing but fools; the wisest advisors of Pharaoh give stupid advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, "I'm a descendant of wise men, a descendant of ancient kings"?

The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.

It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right: the righteous follow his example, but the rebellious stumble in them.

"In that day," declares the Lord, "will I not destroy the wise from Edom, and those with understanding from Esau's Mountain?

Therefore humanity fears him, which none of the wise can quite comprehend."

"The aged aren't always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice.

"Listen to what I have to say, you wise men! Pay attention to me, you educated people!

"Men of understanding, speak to me! Are any of you men wise? Then listen to me!

Also Hamath, which borders on it along with Tyre and Sidon indeed they are very wise.

Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others.

You will guide me with your wise advice, and later you will receive me with honor.

Pay attention, you dull ones among the crowds! You fools! Will you ever become wise?

to discipline his rulers at will and make his elders wise.

Let whoever is wise observe these things, that they may comprehend the gracious love of the LORD. A song. A Davidic psalm.

Listen to instruction and be wise. Don't ignore it.

Don't rebuke a mocker or he will hate you. Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you.

If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother.

The wise person accepts commands, but the chattering fool will be brought down.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.

Whoever troubles his household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be a servant to the wise.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins people is wise.

A man is praised because of his wise words, but the perverted mind will be despised.

The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion, but wise is the man who listens to advice.

Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword, but what the wise say promotes healing.

A wise son heeds a father's correction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

for acquiring the discipline that produces wise behavior, righteousness, justice, and upright living;

Let the wise listen and increase their learning; let the person of understanding receive guidance

in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.

Do not be wise in your own opinion. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

The wise will inherit honor, but he holds fools up for ridicule.

Go to the ant, you lazy man! Observe its ways and become wise.

A wise king sifts the wicked, crushing them with the threshing wheel.

When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them.

A wise man attacks the city of the mighty, bringing down the fortress in which they trust.

Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,

Don't speak when a fool is listening, because he'll despise your wise words.

My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will greatly rejoice.

Listen, my son, and be wise, commit yourself to live God's way.

The father of a righteous person will greatly rejoice; whoever fathers a wise son will be glad because of him.

A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.

For through wise counsel you will wage your war, and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.

Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.

Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

Answer a fool according to his foolishness, or he will think himself to be wise.

Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.

Every wise woman builds up her household, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

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

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that stupidity!

The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.

The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.

What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.

The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.

A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below.

Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him.

The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.

A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.

Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.

The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and you'll be wise for the rest of your life.

And who knows whether he will be wise or foolish? Either way, he will take possession of everything that I have done on earth, especially where I have excelled. This also is pointless.

A poor but wise youth is better than an old but foolish king who will no longer accept correction.

For what advantage has the wise person over the fool? What advantage does the poor man have in knowing how to face life?

For the wise person thinks carefully when in mourning, but fools focus their thoughts on pleasure.

It is better to listen to a wise person's rebuke than to listen to the praise of fools.

Unjust gain makes the wise foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

Wise use of possessions is good; it brings benefit to the living.

Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise. Why be self-destructive?

Wisdom given as strength to a wise person is better than having ten powerful men in the city.