Wise

In the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.

Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts.

Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”

So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes.

Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.

If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.

So Joab sent to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, “Please pretend to be a mourner; put on clothes for mourning and do not anoint yourself with oil. Act like a woman who has mourned for the dead a long time.

…a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him.”

Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.

Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”

…behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.

When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”

The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.

And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

Then the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law and justice.

He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.

God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?

But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!

“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?

…what was declared by wise men and was not concealed from their fathers,

But come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you.

“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?

It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.

“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.

Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:

Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”

Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing.

For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.

Take notice, O senseless among the people! O fools, when will you be wise?

Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.

…and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.

…let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

…let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

…by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.

Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise.

Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.

Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

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

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

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

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.

A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.

Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.

The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

Four things on earth are small, yet they are exceedingly wise:

The wise man has eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also came to realize that one fate overcomes them both.