'Discerning' in the Bible
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
What the righteous person says nourishes many, but fools die because they lack discerning hearts.
Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man.
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.
Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning even fools know this.
A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.
The intentions of a person's heart are deep waters, but a discerning person reveals them.
Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.
The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.
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- Apprehensive (1 instance)
- Discern (73 instances)
- Discerning (47 instances)
- Discreet (16 instances)
- Distinguish (23 instances)
- Intelligent (56 instances)
- Recognise (4 instances)
- Recognize (201 instances)
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