17 occurrences

'Discerning' in the Bible

All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.

Verse ConceptsStraight ThingsDiscernment

Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.

Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfRenewed HeartAspects Of People Made Known

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfWisdom, Human ImportanceCharacter Of SaintsEnticingDiscernment

A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.

Verse ConceptsFloggingRebukeOne HundredAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving PeopleDiscernmentrebuking

Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

Verse ConceptsFar From HereIn FrontDiscernmentFocusFoolsDirection

Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

Verse ConceptsSilenceFoolishnessHow Silence Is WiseFools

Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

Bible Theasaurus

Apprehensive (1 instance)
Discern (73 instances)
Discerning (47 instances)
Discreet (16 instances)
Distinguish (23 instances)
Intelligent (56 instances)
Recognise (4 instances)
Recognize (201 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀνακρίνω 
Anakrino 
Usage: 16

διακρίνω 
Diakrino 
Usage: 16

διάκρισις 
Diakrisis 
Usage: 3

δοκιμάζω 
Dokimazo 
Usage: 20

κριτικός 
Kritikos 
Usage: 1

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