"A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of
understanding shall attain unto wise counsils"
Proverbs 1:5
"(They) shall eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them."
Proverbs 1:31 and 1:32
"Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee"
Proverbs 2:11
"Let not mercey and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart."
Proverbs 3:3
"Device not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee."
Proverbs 3:29
"Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established." Proverbs 4:26
"Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning."
Proverbs 9:9
"When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom."
Proverbs 11:1
"An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered."
Proverbs 11:9
"He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace." Proverbs 11:12
"A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of faithful spirit concealeth the matter."
Proverbs 11:13
"He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life, but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction." Proverbs 13:3
"There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches."
Proverbs 13:7
"He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exaltesth folly." Proverbs 14:29
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. The tongue the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness."
Proverbs 15:1,15:2
"The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips."
Proverbs 16:23
"Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince."
Proverbs 17:7
"The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with."
Proverbs 17:14
"Even a fool when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding."
Proverbs 17:28
"A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes."
Proverbs 18:6
"Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honour is humility."
Proverbs 18:12
"It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling."
Proverbs 20:3
"There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel."
Proverbs 20:15
"Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard."
Proverbs 21:13
"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold."
Proverbs 22:1
"The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servent to the lender."
Proverbs 22:7
"Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom."
Proverbs 23:4
"Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despice the wisdom of thy words."
Proverbs 23:9
"Buy the truth and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding."
Proverbs 23:23
"Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it
is established: and by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches."
Proverbs 24:3,24:4
"Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth."
Proverbs 24:17
"As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly." Proverbs 22:11
"Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife."
Proverbs 26:20,26:21
"A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards."
Proverbs 29:11
"A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit."
Proverbs 29:23
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