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Folly » Of men » General references to
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor;'so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
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The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
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As a dog that returneth to his vomit,'so is a fool that repeateth his folly.
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This their way is their folly: Yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
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Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.
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Heart » The heart of those that have understanding
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
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Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » The pursuit of encouraged
Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;
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Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding; If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures: Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
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Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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Buy the truth, and sell it not; Yea , wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
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Knowledge » Danger of » Pursuit of
Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;
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Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding; If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures: Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
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Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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Buy the truth, and sell it not; Yea , wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
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Knowledge » Desire for
Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people?
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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
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Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.
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Knowledge » Who seeks knowledge
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes. A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool's voice with a multitude of words.
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For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.
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As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
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He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
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A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
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Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
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The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.
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Shall vain words have an end? Or what provoketh thee that thou answerest? I also could speak as ye do; If your soul were in my soul's stead, I could join words together against you, And shake my head at you.
Who is this that darkeneth counsel By words without knowledge?
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Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
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Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.
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The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?
Understanding » Those that understand
In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
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He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
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He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
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Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; for wisdom and might are his. And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof'shall be prolonged.
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Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice? On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth; Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud: read more.
Unto you, O men, I call; And my voice is to the sons of men. O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
Unto you, O men, I call; And my voice is to the sons of men. O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
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