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Wise Man
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A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
Fear of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!
(The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)
A treasure to be desired, and oil, <FI>Is<Fi> in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
The way of a fool <FI>is<Fi> right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel <FI>is<Fi> wise.
Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: — read the full passage →
and if any one for his own--and especially for those of the household--doth not provide, the faith he hath denied, and than an unbeliever he is worse.
For with Thee <FI>is<Fi> a fountain of life, In Thy light we see light.
and if any of you do lack wisdom, let him ask from God, who is giving to all liberally, and not reproaching, and it shall be given to him;
And Jesus having been born in Beth-Lehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, lo, mages from the east came to Jerusalem,
Beloved, every spirit believe not, but prove the spirits, if of God they are, because many false prophets have gone forth to the world;
And him who is weak in the faith receive ye--not to determinations of reasonings; — read the full passage →
`Therefore, every one who doth hear of me these words, and doth do them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock; — read the full passage →
The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.
and the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical: --
And Jesus having been born in Beth-Lehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, lo, mages from the east came to Jerusalem, — read the full passage →
and having come to the house, they found the child with Mary his mother, and having fallen down they bowed to him, and having opened their treasures, they presented to him gifts, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh,
for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God doth not work;
And Jehovah God formeth the man--dust from the ground, and breatheth into his nostrils breath of life, and the man becometh a living creature.
because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men;
Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.
`Therefore, every one who doth hear of me these words, and doth do them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock;
because nothing shall be impossible with God.'
and having been divinely warned in a dream not to turn back unto Herod, through another way they withdrew to their own region.
saying, `Where is he who was born king of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and we came to bow to him.'
and whoever may have the goods of the world, and may view his brother having need, and may shut up his bowels from him--how doth the love of God remain in him?
`Happy the meek--because they shall inherit the land.
and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what <FI>is<Fi> the will of God--the good, and acceptable, and perfect.
A vain man through pride causeth debate, And with the counselled <FI>is<Fi> wisdom.
Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil.
but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you.
The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.
And Jesus having been born in Beth-Lehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, lo, mages from the east came to Jerusalem, — read the full passage →
See, then, how exactly ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise, — read the full passage →
The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.
for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God;
and of Him ye--ye are in Christ Jesus, who became to us from God wisdom, righteousness also, and sanctification, and redemption,
every Writing <FI>is<Fi> God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that <FI>is<Fi> in righteousness,
Give instruction to a youth about his way, Even when he is old he turneth not from it.
Pride hath come, and shame cometh, And with the lowly <FI>is<Fi> wisdom.
Who <FI>is<Fi> wise and intelligent among you? let him shew out of the good behaviour his works in meekness of wisdom,
Forsake her not, and she doth preserve thee, Love her, and she doth keep thee. — read the full passage →
I see it, but not now; I behold it, but not near; A star hath proceeded from Jacob, And a sceptre hath risen from Israel, And hath smitten corners of Moab, And hath destroyed all sons of Sheth.
A revelation of Jesus Christ, that God gave to him, to shew to his servants what things it behoveth to come to pass quickly; and he did signify <FI>it<Fi> , having sent through his messenger to his servant John, — read the full passage →
Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.
The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.
And faith is of things hoped for a confidence, of matters not seen a conviction,
for God did so love the world, that His Son--the only begotten--He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during.
For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you--an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope.
A wise son--the instruction of a father, And a scorner--he hath not heard rebuke.
With the very aged <FI>is<Fi> wisdom, And <FI>with<Fi> length of days understanding.
in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling; — read the full passage →
that their hearts may be comforted, being united in love, and to all riches of the full assurance of the understanding, to the full knowledge of the secret of the God and Father, and of the Christ, — read the full passage →
And Jesus having been born in Beth-Lehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, lo, mages from the east came to Jerusalem, — read the full passage →
And thou, Beth-Lehem Ephratah, Little to be among the chiefs of Judah! From thee to Me he cometh forth--to be ruler in Israel, And his comings forth <FI>are<Fi> of old, From the days of antiquity.
For a Child hath been born to us, A Son hath been given to us, And the princely power is on his shoulder, And He doth call his name Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
For to a man who <FI>is<Fi> good before Him, He hath given wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; and to a sinner He hath given travail, to gather and to heap up, to give to the good before God. Even this <FI>is<Fi> vanity and vexation of spirit.
To get wisdom--how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
Let no one deceive himself; if any one doth seem to be wise among you in this age--let him become a fool, that he may become wise,
Again, therefore, Jesus spake to them, saying, `I am the light of the world; he who is following me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the light of the life.'
be diligent to present thyself approved to God--a workman irreproachable, rightly dividing the word of the truth;
And having seen the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy,
Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
Without counsel <FI>is<Fi> the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
Trust unto Jehovah with all thy heart, And unto thine own understanding lean not. — read the full passage →
A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance <FI>is<Fi> in a multitude of counsellors.
for God did so love the world, that His Son--the only begotten--He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during. — read the full passage →
Be not led astray; God is not mocked; for what a man may sow--that also he shall reap,
Where <FI>are<Fi> they now, thy wise ones? Yea, let them tell to thee, I pray thee, And they know what Jehovah of Hosts hath counselled against Egypt!
And Pharaoh also calleth for wise men, and for sorcerers; and the scribes of Egypt, they also, with their flashings, do so,
And it cometh to pass in the morning, that his spirit is moved, and he sendeth and calleth all the scribes of Egypt, and all its wise men, and Pharaoh recounteth to them his dream, and there is no interpreter of them to Pharaoh.
for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind;
Every wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down.
`The thief doth not come, except that he may steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they may have life, and may have <FI>it<Fi> abundantly.
He hath declared to thee, O man, what <FI>is<Fi> good; Yea, what is Jehovah requiring of thee, Except--to do judgment, and love kindness, And lowly to walk with thy God?
Then the king hath made Daniel great, and many great gifts he hath given to him, and hath caused him to rule over all the province of Babylon, and chief of the perfects over all the wise men of Babylon.
Then Daniel hath replied <FI>with<Fi> counsel and discretion to Arioch chief of the executioners of the king, who hath gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon.
Whoso is slow to anger <FI>is<Fi> of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.
lo, I have stood at the door, and I knock; if any one may hear my voice, and may open the door, I will come in unto him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
for as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also the faith apart from the works is dead.
For all things I have strength, in Christ's strengthening me;
`None is able to serve two lords, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to the one, and despise the other; ye are not able to serve God and Mammon.
and having gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he was inquiring from them where the Christ is born.
`Seventy weeks are determined for thy people, and for thy holy city, to shut up the transgression, and to seal up sins, and to cover iniquity, and to bring in righteousness age-during, and to seal up vision and prophet, and to anoint the holy of holies. — read the full passage →
A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent <FI>is<Fi> easy.
Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great.
these things I have spoken to you, that in me ye may have peace, in the world ye shall have tribulation, but take courage--I have overcome the world.'
Jesus saith to him, `I am the way, and the truth, and the life, no one doth come unto the Father, if not through me;
and the truth shall make you free.'
Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
and his tail doth draw the third of the stars of the heaven, and he did cast them to the earth; and the dragon did stand before the woman who is about to bring forth, that when she may bring forth, her child he may devour;
And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose;
Thee, O God of my fathers, I am thanking and praising, for wisdom and might Thou hast given to me; and now, Thou hast caused me to know that which we have sought from Thee, for the king's matter Thou hast caused us to know.'
Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
Jesus said to her, `I am the rising again, and the life; he who is believing in me, even if he may die, shall live;
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The God of the age--Jehovah, Preparer of the ends of the earth, Is not wearied nor fatigued, There is no searching of His understanding.
The rich over the poor ruleth, And a servant <FI>is<Fi> the borrower to the lender.
To number our days aright let <FI>us<Fi> know, And we bring the heart to wisdom.
Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: YLT.