Quotes About Understanding

She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city,

calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight.

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

But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.

A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

A foolís anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.