Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Understanding » Those that understand
In the lips of him that hath understanding a man shall find wisdom; but the rod belongeth to the back of the foolish.
A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret.
Wise counsel in the heart of man is like a water in the deep of the earth; but he that hath understanding bringeth it forth.
Well is him that findeth wisdom, and obtaineth understanding,
He that is wise loveth his own soul; and whoso hath understanding, shall prosper.
A scornful body seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy to come by, unto him that will understand.
A wise heart will seek after knowledge; but the mouths of fools meddle with foolishness.
Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
Daniel also cried aloud, and said, "O that the name of God might be praised for ever and ever, for wisdom and strength are his own! He changeth the times and ages; he putteth down kings, he setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and understanding to those that understand;
Because of sin the land doth oft change her prince; but through men of understanding and wisdom a realm endureth long.
Doth not wisdom cry? Doth not understanding put forth her voice? Standeth she not in the high places in the streets and ways? Doth she not cry before the whole city, and in the gates where men go out and in? read more.
"It is you, O ye men," sayeth she, "whom I call! Unto you, O ye children of men, lift I up my voice. Take heed unto knowledge, O ye ignorant; be wise in heart, O ye fools. Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right. For my throat shall be talking of the truth, and my lips abhor ungodliness. All the words of my mouth are righteous, there is no frowardness nor falsity therein. They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge.
"It is you, O ye men," sayeth she, "whom I call! Unto you, O ye children of men, lift I up my voice. Take heed unto knowledge, O ye ignorant; be wise in heart, O ye fools. Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right. For my throat shall be talking of the truth, and my lips abhor ungodliness. All the words of my mouth are righteous, there is no frowardness nor falsity therein. They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge.
Wisdom shineth in the face of him that hath understanding; but the eyes of fools wander throughout all lands.
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
When an iron is blunt, and the point not sharpened, it must be whet again, and that with might. Even so doth wisdom follow diligence.
Wisdom shineth in the face of him that hath understanding; but the eyes of fools wander throughout all lands.
The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.
For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it. "I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. read more.
I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.
I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.
Wisdom is a high thing; yea, even to the fool, for he dare not open his mouth in the gate.
Wisdom is better than riches; yea, much more worth than the eyesight. For wisdom defendeth as well as money, and the excellent knowledge and wisdom giveth life to him that have it in possession.