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One dead fly makes the perfumer's ointment give off a rancid stench, so a little folly can outweigh much wisdom.
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The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.
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Like a dog that returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
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This is the destiny of fools, and of those who approve of their philosophy. (Selah)
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.
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I realized that wisdom is preferable to folly, just as light is preferable to darkness:
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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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Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » The pursuit of encouraged
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;
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indeed, if you call out for discernment -- raise your voice for understanding -- if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God.
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
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Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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Acquire truth and do not sell it -- wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
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Knowledge » Danger of » Pursuit of
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;
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indeed, if you call out for discernment -- raise your voice for understanding -- if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God.
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
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Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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Acquire truth and do not sell it -- wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
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Knowledge » Desire for
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 discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.
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Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.
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Knowledge » Who seeks knowledge
The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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Speaking » Folly in
I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging. The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.
Just as dreams come when there are many cares, so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.
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Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!
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Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
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A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
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The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
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Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.
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The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.
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The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
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Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
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Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting -- all of which are out of character -- but rather thanksgiving.
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Like legs that hang limp from the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
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In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
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If only you would keep completely silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
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Will there be an end to your windy words? Or what provokes you that you answer? I also could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could pile up words against you and I could shake my head at you.
"Who is this who darkens counsel with words without knowledge?
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Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him.
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Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you are found guilty.
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At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness, yet a fool keeps on babbling. No one knows what will happen; who can tell him what will happen in the future?
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
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The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
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Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.
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Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
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The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.
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The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
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saying, "Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him. He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;
When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.
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Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? At the top of the elevated places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand; beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out: read more.
"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind. You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment! Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right. For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked. All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind. You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment! Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right. For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked. All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.
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