Quotes About Understanding

Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?

On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand.

“To you, O men, I call out, and my cry is to the sons of men.

O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.

Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.

Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.

For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.

When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water.

Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.

Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.

For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.

But he who fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.”

Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”

Do not 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 increase his learning.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.

The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing.