Quotes About Wisdom

For distress does not spring from the dust, and trouble does not sprout from the ground.

However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him—

the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.

He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success.

He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.

So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth.

Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.

Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”

Then Job replied:

For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash.

Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?

Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.

Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.

Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?

My days are swifter than a weaverís shuttle; they come to an end without hope.

Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.

Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.

For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow.

Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?

While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up quicker than grass.

He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.

Then Job answered: