Quotes About Wisdom

A kingís rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

A foolish son is his fatherís ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

The intentions of a manís heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.

A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.

Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.

There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.

Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.