Quotes About Wisdom

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

A fool rejects his fatherís discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!

A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.