Quotes about Wisdom
The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
- Proverbs 14:24
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
- Proverbs 14:27
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
- Proverbs 14:29
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
- Proverbs 14:33
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
- Proverbs 15:2
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
- Proverbs 15:3
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
- Proverbs 15:4
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
- Proverbs 15:5
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
- Proverbs 15:7
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
- Proverbs 15:9
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
- Proverbs 15:10
A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
- Proverbs 15:12