'Man' in the Bible

for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,knowledge and discretion to a young man—

a wise man will listen and increase his learning,and a discerning man will obtain guidance—

Then you will find favor and high regardin the sight of God and man.

Happy is a man who finds wisdomand who acquires understanding,

Don’t envy a violent manor choose any of his ways;

A worthless person, a wicked mangoes around speaking dishonestly,

Can a man embrace fireand his clothes not be burned?

Can a man walk on burning coalswithout scorching his feet?

I saw among the inexperienced,I noticed among the youths,a young man lacking sense.

The one who corrects a mockerwill bring dishonor on himself;the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.

Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still;teach a righteous man, and he will learn more.

As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,so wisdom is for a man of understanding.

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,but a man with understanding keeps silent.

A kind man benefits himself,but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.

The wicked man earns an empty wage,but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.

The good person obtains favor from the Lord,but He condemns a man who schemes.

Man cannot be made secure by wickedness,but the root of the righteous is immovable.

A man is praised for his insight,but a twisted mind is despised.

A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,but a righteous one escapes from trouble.

A man will be satisfied with goodby the words of his mouth,and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.

A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

A lazy man doesn’t roast his game,but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.

From the words of his mouth,a man will enjoy good things,but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.

One man pretends to be rich but has nothing;another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

Riches are a ransom for a man’s life,but a poor man hears no threat.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,but the stomach of the wicked is empty. >

Stay away from a foolish man;you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

There is a way that seems right to a man,but its end is the way to death.

The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,and a good man, what his deeds deserve.

A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,and a man who schemes is hated.

A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,but there are many who love the rich.

A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,but a man slow to anger calms strife.

Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,but a man with understanding walks a straight path.

A man takes joy in giving an answer;and a timely word—how good that is!

The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,but pleasant words are pure.

The reflections of the heart belong to man,but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

A king’s fury is a messenger of death,but a wise man appeases it.

There is a way that seems right to a man,but its end is the way to death.

A worthless man digs up evil,and his speech is like a scorching fire.

A contrary man spreads conflict,and a gossip separates close friends.

A violent man lures his neighbor,leading him in a way that is not good.

An evil man seeks only rebellion;a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Better for a man to meet a bear robbed of her cubsthan a fool in his foolishness.

A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow;the father of a fool has no joy.

A wicked man secretly takes a bribeto subvert the course of justice.

The intelligent person restrains his words,and one who keeps a cool headis a man of understanding.

When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,and along with dishonor, disgrace.

A gift opens doors for a manand brings him before the great.

A man who finds a wife finds a good thingand obtains favor from the Lord.

The poor man pleads,but the rich one answers roughly.

A man with many friends may be harmed,but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. >

Better a poor man who lives with integritythan someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.

Wealth attracts many friends,but a poor man is separated from his friend.

All the brothers of a poor man hate him;how much more do his friendskeep their distance from him!He may pursue them with words,but they are not there.

What is desirable in a man is his fidelity;better to be a poor man than a liar.

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute,but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.

Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;but a man of understanding draws it out.

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,but who can find a trustworthy man?

Even a young man is known by his actions—if his behavior is pure and upright.

Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.

All a man’s ways seem right to him,but the Lord evaluates the motives.

When a mocker is punished,the inexperienced become wiser;when one teaches a wise man,he acquires knowledge.

The man who strays from the way of wisdomwill come to restin the assembly of the departed spirits.

The one who loves pleasure will become a poor man;whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.

Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,but a foolish man consumes them.

A wicked man puts on a bold face,but the upright man considers his way.

The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit;a man cursed by the Lord will fall into it.

Don’t rob a poor man because he is poor,and don’t crush the oppressed at the gate,

Don’t make friends with an angry man,and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered man,

Do you see a man skilled in his work?He will stand in the presence of kings.He will not stand in the presence of unknown men. >

A wise warrior is better than a strong one,and a man of knowledge than one of strength;

Wicked man, don’t set an ambush,at the camp of the righteous man;don’t destroy his dwelling.

Though a righteous man falls seven times,he will get up,but the wicked will stumble into ruin.

Don’t say, “I’ll do to him what he did to me;I’ll repay the man for what he has done.”

I went by the field of a slackerand by the vineyard of a man lacking sense.

The man who boasts about a gift that does not existis like clouds and wind without rain.

A man giving false testimony against his neighboris like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

A man who does not control his temperis like a city whose wall is broken down. >

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?There is more hope for a fool than for him.

so is the man who deceives his neighborand says, “I was only joking!”

As charcoal for embers and wood for fire,so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.

A man wandering from his homeis like a bird wandering from its nest.

Iron sharpens iron,and one man sharpens another.

A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,and a man for the words of his praise.

Better a poor man who lives with integritythan a rich man who distorts right and wrong.

A rich man is wise in his own eyes,but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

A man burdened by bloodguiltwill be a fugitive until death.Let no one help him.

A faithful man will have many blessings,but one in a hurry to get richwill not go unpunished.

It is not good to show partiality—yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.

A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth;he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.

The one who robs his father or motherand says, “That’s no sin,”is a companion to a man who destroys.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

By justice a king brings stability to a land,but a man who demands “contributions”demolishes it.

A man who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.

An evil man is caught by sin,but the righteous one sings and rejoices.

If a wise man goes to court with a fool,there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.