Quotes About Understanding

because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,

Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.

For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD.

They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.

For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,

if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,

then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.

Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,

for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,

for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.

All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.

My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.

The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.