Quotes About Wisdom

For he has said, ëIt profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.í

Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

For according to a manís deeds He repays him; according to a manís ways He brings consequences.

If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words.

who says to kings, ëYou are worthless!í and to nobles, ëYou are wicked,í

There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.

For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment.

that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people.

Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.í

Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know.

Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:

ëJob speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.í

And Elihu went on to say:

“Do you think this is just? You say, ëI am more righteous than God.í

I will reply to you and to your friends as well.

who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?í

and further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly!

So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.”

And Elihu continued:

“Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on Godís behalf.

I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.

For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.

Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.

then He tells them their deeds and how arrogantly they have transgressed.