Quotes about Wisdom
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
- Proverbs 18:1
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
- Proverbs 18:2
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
- Proverbs 18:4
A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
- Proverbs 18:6
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
- Proverbs 18:7
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
- Proverbs 18:12
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
- Proverbs 18:13
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
- Proverbs 18:15
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
- Proverbs 19:1
Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
- Proverbs 19:2
A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
- Proverbs 19:3
He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
- Proverbs 19:8