Quotes about Wisdom
A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
— Proverbs 13:1
From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
— Proverbs 13:2
He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
— Proverbs 13:3
Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
— Proverbs 13:10
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
— Proverbs 13:12
He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
— Proverbs 13:13
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
— Proverbs 13:14
Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.
— Proverbs 13:15
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
— Proverbs 13:16
Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
— Proverbs 13:18
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
— Proverbs 13:19
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
— Proverbs 13:20