Wise Man

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: — read the full passage →

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light.

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples. — read the full passage →

Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock: — read the full passage →

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

And Jehovah God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee. — read the full passage →

I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not nigh: There shall come forth a star out of Jacob, And a sceptre shall rise out of Israel, And shall smite through the corners of Moab, And break down all the sons of tumult.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding.

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. — read the full passage →

that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ, — read the full passage →

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

But thou, Beth-lehem Ephrathah, which art little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall one come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

For to the man that pleaseth him God giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Where then are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now; and let them know what Jehovah of hosts hath purposed concerning Egypt.

Then Pharaoh also called for the wise men and the sorcerers: and they also, the magicians of Egypt, did in like manner with their enchantments.

And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Then the king made Daniel great, and gave him many great gifts, and made him to rule over the whole province of Babylon, and to be chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon.

Then Daniel returned answer with counsel and prudence to Arioch the captain of the king’s guard, who was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon;

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

And gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ should be born.

Seventy weeks are decreed upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy. — read the full passage →

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

And his tail draweth the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon standeth before the woman that is about to be delivered, that when she is delivered he may devour her child.

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast now made known unto me what we desired of thee; for thou hast made known unto us the king’s matter.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live;

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The everlasting God, Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding.

The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender.

So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.