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Quotes About Understanding

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise manís rebuke to a listening ear.
~ Proverbs 25:12
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
~ Proverbs 25:15
Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
~ Proverbs 25:20
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
~ Proverbs 26:4
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
~ Proverbs 26:5
Like cutting off oneís own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
~ Proverbs 26:6
Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
~ Proverbs 26:7
Like a thorn that falls into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
~ Proverbs 26:9
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
~ Proverbs 26:12
The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
~ Proverbs 26:16
Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
~ Proverbs 26:17
A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
~ Proverbs 27:3
A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike—
~ Proverbs 27:15
restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with oneís right hand.
~ Proverbs 27:16
Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.
~ Proverbs 27:22
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
~ Proverbs 28:2
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
~ Proverbs 28:5
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
~ Proverbs 28:11
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
~ Proverbs 28:26
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
~ Proverbs 29:8
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
~ Proverbs 29:9
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
~ Proverbs 29:11
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
~ Proverbs 29:19
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
~ Proverbs 29:20