Wisdom Verses
Scripture from Proverbs, Psalms, and beyond on seeking God's wisdom in all aspects of life.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth}
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {doeth} not so.
Correction {is} grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: {and} he that hateth reproof shall die. {Correction: or, Instruction}
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Folly {is} joy to {him that is} destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. {destitute...: Heb. void of heart}
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
The way of life {is} above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. {instruction: or, correction} {heareth: or, obeyeth} {getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart}