8 occurrences

'Sense' in the Bible

And among the naive [the inexperienced and gullible],I saw among the youthsA young man lacking [good] sense,

Verse ConceptsLack Of DiscernmentMaturity, PhysicalMiddle AgeBad ChildrenYouthVirtues Of Young PeopleFoolish People

On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.

Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

Foolishness is joy to him who is without heart and lacks [intelligent, common] sense,But a man of understanding walks uprightly [making his course straight].

Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfDestitutesWisdom, Human Importance

A man lacking common sense gives a pledgeAnd becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.

Verse ConceptsCreditBorrowing, SuretyBeing In DebtPledgesSecurityShaking HandsDebt

When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfMockeryScornersAcquiring KnowledgeJudicial PunishmentMan's Wisdommockers

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