Thematic Bible
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Heart » Renewed » Wise
So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours."
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The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
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I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
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God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.
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He is wise in heart and mighty in strength -- who has resisted him and remained safe?
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Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
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The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.
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Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.
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My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;
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Heart » The heart of those that have understanding
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.
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character of the renewed Heart » Wise
The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
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Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.
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My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;
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Wisdom » Who is wise
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
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With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
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The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.
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For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people. We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.
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When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
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Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
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Wisdom » Where wisdom is found
Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
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Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.
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Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this, in whose hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all the human race. Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food? read more.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? "With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. If he tears down, it cannot be rebuilt; if he imprisons a person, there is no escape. If he holds back the waters, then they dry up; if he releases them, they destroy the land. With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? "With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. If he tears down, it cannot be rebuilt; if he imprisons a person, there is no escape. If he holds back the waters, then they dry up; if he releases them, they destroy the land. With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.
"But wisdom -- where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding? For it has been hidden from the eyes of every living creature, and from the birds of the sky it has been concealed. Destruction and Death say, 'With our ears we have heard a rumor about where it can be found.' read more.
God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and observes everything under the heavens. When he made the force of the wind and measured the waters with a gauge. When he imposed a limit for the rain, and a path for the thunderstorm, then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely. And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and observes everything under the heavens. When he made the force of the wind and measured the waters with a gauge. When he imposed a limit for the rain, and a path for the thunderstorm, then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely. And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"