Wise Man

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

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

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

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

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

For with you is the spring of life. In your light shall we see light.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

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

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. — read the full passage →

“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock. — read the full passage →

The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

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

They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.

Yahweh God formed man from 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.

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Being warned in a dream that they shouldn’t return to Herod, they went back to their own country another way.

“Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.”

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

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

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

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

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and 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 comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you. — read the full passage →

I see him, but not now. I see him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob. A scepter will rise out of Israel, and shall strike through the corners of Moab, and break down all the sons of Sheth.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

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

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. — read the full passage →

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

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

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come out to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings out are from of old, from ancient times.

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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

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

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Where then are your wise men? Let them tell you now; and let them know what Yahweh of Armies has purposed concerning Egypt.

Then Pharaoh also called for the wise men and the sorcerers. They also, the magicians of Egypt, did the same thing with their enchantments.

In the morning, his spirit was troubled, and he sent and called for all of Egypt’s magicians and wise men. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but there was no one who could interpret them to Pharaoh.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your 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 out to kill the wise men of Babylon;

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine 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 through Christ, who strengthens me.

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.

Seventy weeks are decreed on your people and on your holy city, to finish disobedience, 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 seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

His tail drew one third of the stars of the sky, and threw them to the earth. The dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she gave birth he might devour her child.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

I thank you, and praise you, you God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we desired of you; for you have made known to us the king’s matter.

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.

Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, The Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable.

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.