1988 verses about Wisdom

Surely you know, for you were born then, and the number of your days is great!

“Can you bind the cluster of the Pleiades, or loosen the cords of Orion?

Can you lead the constellations out in their season? Or can you guide the Bear with her cubs?

Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the mind?

Who can count the clouds by wisdom? Or who can pour out the bottles of the sky,

because God has deprived her of wisdom, neither has he imparted to her understanding.

“Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, and stretches her wings toward the south?

You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’ therefore I have uttered that which I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I didn’t know.

Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;

but his delight is in Yahweh’s law. On his law he meditates day and night.

He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.

Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.

I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.

Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s testimony is sure, making wise the simple.

Show me your ways, Yahweh. Teach me your paths.

He will guide the humble in justice. He will teach the humble his way.

What man is he who fears Yahweh? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.

Teach me your way, Yahweh. Lead me in a straight path, because of my enemies.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.

Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.

The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.

A man’s goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.

The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

I said, “I will watch my ways, so that I don’t sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.”

My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart shall utter understanding.

I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp.

Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

All mankind shall be afraid. They shall declare the work of God, and shall wisely ponder what he has done.

God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.

I was so senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you.

You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.

Hear my teaching, my people. Turn your ears to the words of my mouth.

I will open my mouth in a parable. I will utter dark sayings of old,

So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.

So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

How great are your works, Yahweh! Your thoughts are very deep.

A senseless man doesn’t know, neither does a fool understand this:

Consider, you senseless among the people; you fools, when will you be wise?

He who disciplines the nations, won’t he punish? He who teaches man knows.

Blessed is the man whom you discipline, Yah, and teach out of your law;

Yahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your riches.

to discipline his princes at his pleasure, and to teach his elders wisdom.

Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of Yahweh.

Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.

I will meditate on your precepts, and consider your ways.

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law.

Indeed your statutes are my delight, and my counselors. DALED

Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.

Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.

Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.

Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YUD

Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. NUN

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word.

Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways.

This knowledge is beyond me. It’s lofty. I can’t attain it.

My frame wasn’t hidden from you, when I was made in secret, woven together in the depths of the earth.

Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; don’t let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.

I remember the days of old. I meditate on all your doings. I contemplate the work of your hands.

Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.

The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:

to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;

to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:

that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:

for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.

My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent.

My son, don’t walk on the path with them. Keep your foot from their path,

Wisdom calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares.

She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words:

“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?

Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you.

but you have ignored all my counsel, and wanted none of my reproof;

because they hated knowledge, and didn’t choose the fear of Yahweh.

They wanted none of my counsel. They despised all my reproof.

For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.

But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”

My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you;

So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;

Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;

If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures:

then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.