Quotes About Wisdom

A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

A manís pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Many seek the rulerís favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.