Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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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Wisdom » What wisdom is
So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.
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If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
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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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Wisdom is supreme -- so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
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For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her. "I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances. read more.
Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.
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Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day. For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.