1988 verses about Wisdom

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.

A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.

Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!

He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won’t be blessed in the end.

A man’s steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?

A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.

The spirit of man is Yahweh’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.

The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.

A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

I teach you today, even you, So that your trust may be in Yahweh.

Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,

To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?

Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger:

lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.

Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.

When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;

Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine:

Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!

Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.

My son, give me your heart; and let your eyes keep in my ways.

Don’t look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;

by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.

A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;

for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.

Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.

The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

My son, eat honey, for it is good; the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:

so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.

My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don’t join those who are rebellious:

These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.

Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.

I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction:

These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,” than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.

Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.