Quotes About Insight

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

The words of a manís mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

A manís insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

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

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.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.