Quotes about Wisdom
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
- Proverbs 14:1
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
- Proverbs 14:3
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
- Proverbs 14:6
Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
- Proverbs 14:7
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
- Proverbs 14:8
Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
- Proverbs 14:9
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
- Proverbs 14:12
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
- Proverbs 14:15
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
- Proverbs 14:16
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
- Proverbs 14:17
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- Proverbs 14:18
Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
- Proverbs 14:22