Quotes About Wisdom

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

All a manís ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Righteous lips are a kingís delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.