Quotes About Understanding

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

Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

The words of a manís mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

A foolís lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

A manís insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

The intentions of a manís heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.

There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

A manís steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?