12 occurrences

'Wise' in the Bible

He catches the wise in their own craftiness, and the counsel of the cunning is brought to a quick end.

Verse ConceptsCraftinessIntelligenceUnreliabilityWisdom, Source Of HumanWorldly WisdomFalse Wisdom

But an empty man will become wise, when a wild donkey's colt is born a human being.

Verse ConceptsColtsWicked Described AsWorldly WisdomWild DonkeysWise ProverbsWisdom

"Does a wise man answer with blustery knowledge, or fill his belly with the east wind?

Verse ConceptseastStomachsToo Many WordsThe East Wind

what wise men declare, hiding nothing, from the tradition of their ancestors,

Verse ConceptsTelling What People Said

"But turn, all of you, and come now! I will not find a wise man among you.

"Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable?

Verse ConceptsUseful People

Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts,while you were searching for words.

Verse ConceptsPeople Waiting

"Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men.

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!

Men of understanding say to me -- any wise man listening to me says --

Therefore people fear him, for he does not regard all the wise in heart."

Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomFalse WisdomRespecting Your Body

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