Quotes About Wisdom

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

A wise son heeds his fatherís discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.

He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

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

Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.