Wise Man

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

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

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

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

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

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

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

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. — read the full passage →

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: — read the full passage →

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

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

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, — read the full passage →

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

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

And the Lord 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.

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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

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

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

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

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

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

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

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

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, — read the full passage →

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. — read the full passage →

I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants 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 the Lord directeth his steps.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

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

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

With the ancient 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 might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; — read the full passage →

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, — read the full passage →

But thou, Beth–lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been 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, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight 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 is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

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

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

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

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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.

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

Where no counsel is, the people fall: 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 in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

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

Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know what the Lord of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.

Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also 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 hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.

Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king’s guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:

He that is slow to wrath 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 without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

I can do all things through Christ which 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 the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

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

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

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

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

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

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the 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 made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, 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 apply our hearts unto wisdom.