The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.

A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.

The words of a wise man's mouth are sweet to all, but the lips of a foolish man are his destruction.

The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the foolish man goes walking in the dark; but still I saw that the same event comes to them all.

Therefore every man, whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will compare him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.

And I saw that there was no man, even no wise man among them, who might give an answer to my questions.

Can a man be profitable to God? surely it is unto himself that the wise man is profitable.

Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than for a man to hear a song of fools,

There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

I say this to shame you. Is it so that there is not among you a single wise man, capable of deciding between a man and his brother?

He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. And a foolish man shall be servant to a wise man of heart.

And now I have sent a wise man and a man of understanding called Huramabi,

“Were you the first man to be born [the original wise man],
Or were you created before the hills?

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it.

A reproof enters more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.

A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and casts down the stronghold in which they trust.

He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.

Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.

Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.

Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart discerneth time and judgment:

Who [is] the wise man that can understand this? And to whom has the mouth of Yahweh spoken, so that he may declare it? Why is the land destroyed? It is laid waste like the desert so that no one passes through."

A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.

Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do to him; but his hoary head do thou bring down to the grave with blood.

Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.

The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.

And Jonathan, David's uncle, was counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons;

In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.

But as for you all, do you return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise man among you.

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

"Now therefore let Pharaoh look for a discreet and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the searcher of this world? Hath not God made the wisdom of this world foolishness?

But Amnon had a companion called Jonadab, the son of Shimeah the brother of David: which Jonadab was a very wise man.

And through the good hand of our God upon us, they brought us a wise man from among the children of Mahli the son of Levi the son of Israel, even Sherebiah, with his sons and brethren, eighteen;

To the wise man the way of life [is] upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.

A wise man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools cries out foolishness.

The simple believes every word, but the wise man watches his step.

A wise man will receive warning; but a fool will sooner be smitten in the face.

A slanderous person pricketh like a sword; but a wise man's tongue is wholesome.

A wise man doth all things with discretion; but a fool will declare his folly.

A fool rejoiceth in foolish things; but a wise man looketh well to his own goings.

A wise man putteth off displeasure, and it is his honour to let some faults pass.

A wise man seeth the plague and hideth himself; but the foolish go on still and are punished.

A wise man seeing the plague will hide himself; as for fools they go on still, and suffer harm.

The Lord answered. "Who then is that faithful steward, the wise man whom his Lord will put in charge of the rations in due time?

The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters [copious and difficult to fathom];
The fountain of [mature, godly] wisdom is like a bubbling stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].

Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.

But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is how his name is translated) opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul away from accepting the faith.

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.

Then it seemed wise to the apostles and the elders, [along] with the entire church, to select men from their number and send them with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. So, they chose Judas, who was [also] called Barsabbas, and Silas, [who were] principal men among the brothers.

Therefore, Brothers, look for seven men of reputation among yourselves, wise and spiritually-minded men, and we will appoint them to attend to this matter;

Mind not high, but condescend to low things. Be not wise in your own conceit. Render to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Great men are not always wise, neither doth every aged man understand the thing that is lawful.

Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God.

Give your mind to my words, you who are without wisdom among the people; you foolish men, when will you be wise?

While men are saying "Peace and safety," then, like birth-pangs upon a woman with child, destruction will come upon them suddenly. In no wise will they escape.

And in those days men shall seek death, and shall in no wise find it; and they shall desire to die, and death fleeth from them.

That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.

Whosoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shames his father.

To the young men give orders to be wise and serious-minded:

These are more wise sayings of Solomon, copied out by the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah.

The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

At that time Jesus said, "I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for concealing these matters from wise and learned men, and for revealing them to little children.

But He also is wise and brings disaster.
He does not go back on what He says;
He will rise up against the house of wicked men
and against the allies of evildoers.

"This wise hath God dealt with me, in the days when he looked on me, to take from me the rebuke that I suffered among men."

About Edom. This is what the Lord of armies has said. Is there no more wisdom in Teman? have wise suggestions come to an end among men of good sense? has their wisdom completely gone?

Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice and they cut off Sheba's head and threw it out to Joab. Joab blew the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each going to his own home. Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.

None among these men, this evil generation, shall in any wise see that good land, which I swore to give unto your fathers!

Now as for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and made them expert in all book-learning and wisdom: and Daniel was wise in all visions and dreams.

Let men this wise esteem us, even as the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the secrets of God.

All the wise-hearted men among those who did the work made the tabernacle with ten curtains; of fine twined linen, blue, purple, and scarlet, with cherubim, the work of the skillful workman, they made them.

Then said Absolom and all the men of Israel, Better, is the counsel of Hushai the Archite, than the counsel of Ahithophel. Yahweh, indeed, had given charge to frustrate the wise counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that Yahweh might bring upon Absolom, ruin.

So, after we came to full agreement, it seemed wise to us to choose [two] men [See verse 22] to accompany our dear Barnabas and Paul,

And he will be wise above all men; above Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman and Chalcol and Darda, sons of Mahol: and his name will be in all the nations round about

So King Zedekiah aware unto Jeremiah secretly saying, - By the life of Yahweh who made for us, this soul, I will in no wise put thee to death, Neither will I deliver thee into the hand of these men who are seeking thy life.

And Bezalel wrought and Oholiab and all wise hearted men to whom the LORD had given wisdom and understanding, to know how to work all manner work for the holy service, in all that the LORD commanded.

And Moses called for Bezalel, Oholiab and all the wise hearted men in whose hearts the LORD had put wisdom, even as many as their hearts couraged to come unto the work to work it.

Make all the people come together, men and women and children, and anyone from another country who is with you, so that hearing they may become wise in the fear of the Lord your God, and take care to do all the words of this law;

And the angel said unto Balaam, "Go with the men: but in any wise, what I say unto thee, that say." And Balaam went with the lords of Balak.

And the young men that were nursed up with him talked with him, saying, "Thus answer the people that spake to thee, saying, 'Thy father made our yoke heavy: But make thou our yoke somewhat lighter.' Thus wise answer them: 'My little finger shall be heavier than thy father's loins.

To bind his chiefs in his soul, and to make his old men wise.

He gave himself to searching after God in the days of Zechariah, who made men wise in the fear of God; and as long as he was true to the Lord, God made things go well for him.

Now then, you wise, take note; you men of knowledge, give ear to me. Let it be far from God to do evil, and from the Ruler of all to do wrong.

For it is a pleasure to you to bear with men of no understanding, since you yourselves are wise.

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

If you are wise, you shall be wise for yourself: but if you scoff, you alone shall bear it.

To get the sense of wise sayings and secrets, and of the words of the wise and their dark sayings.

I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.

Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.

saying, Go thou unto this people, and say, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall in no wise understand; And seeing ye shall see, and shall in no wise perceive:

And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah who saith, Hearing ye will hear, but in no wise understand, and seeing ye will see, but in no wise perceive.

How have you advised those not wise, or fully declared wise plans?

And the LORD said unto Ahijah, "Behold, the wife of Jeroboam cometh, to question with thee about her son which is sick. This wise and this wise answer her." And when she came, she feigned herself to be another woman.

Who is wise? Let him observe and heed these things;
And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.

To receive instruction in wise behavior and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness,
Righteousness, justice, and integrity;