Wise man

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• Proverbs 29:11

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

• Proverbs 1:7

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

• Proverbs 1:5

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

• Proverbs 21:20

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

• Proverbs 12:15

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

• Proverbs 1:1–33

  The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; …

• 1 Timothy 5:8

  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.

• James 1:5

  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.

• Matthew 2:1

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

• Psalms 36:9

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

• Proverbs 29:7

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

• Romans 14:1–23

  Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. …

• Matthew 7:24–25

  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: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

• 1 John 4:1

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

• James 3:17

  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.

• Matthew 2:1–12

  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 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. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. …

• Matthew 2:11

  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.

• James 1:20

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

• Genesis 2:7

  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.

• 1 Corinthians 1:25

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

• Proverbs 19:20

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

• Matthew 7:24

  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:

• Luke 1:37

  For with God nothing shall be impossible.

• Matthew 2:12

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

• Matthew 2:2

  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.

• 1 John 3:17

  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?

• Matthew 5:5

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

• Proverbs 13:10

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

• Romans 12:2

  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.

• Romans 12:21

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

• Matthew 6:33

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

• Proverbs 2:6

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

• Proverbs 14:16

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

• Matthew 2:1–23

  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 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. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. …

• Ephesians 5:15–16

  See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

• Proverbs 10:8

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

• 1 Corinthians 1:30

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

• Philippians 4:6

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

• Proverbs 11:2

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

• Proverbs 22:6

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