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Quotes About Wisdom

A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
~ Proverbs 11:13
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
~ Proverbs 11:14
He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
~ Proverbs 11:15
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
~ Proverbs 11:17
Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
~ Proverbs 11:19
Like a gold ring in a pigís snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
~ Proverbs 11:22
The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
~ Proverbs 11:26
He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
~ Proverbs 11:27
He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
~ Proverbs 11:29
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
~ Proverbs 11:30
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
~ Proverbs 12:1
The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
~ Proverbs 12:2
A wife of noble character is her husbandís crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
~ Proverbs 12:4
The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
~ Proverbs 12:5
A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
~ Proverbs 12:8
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
~ Proverbs 12:11
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
~ Proverbs 12:13
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
~ Proverbs 12:15
A foolís anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
~ Proverbs 12:16
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
~ Proverbs 12:17
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
~ Proverbs 12:18
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
~ Proverbs 12:19
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
~ Proverbs 12:20
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
~ Proverbs 12:23