Quotes About Understanding

Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

A fool rejects his fatherís discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.