Proverbs 13:16

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Proverbs 13:14–18 · Berean Standard Bible

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

15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.

16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

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Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 12:23

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Proverbs 15:2

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

Proverbs 21:24

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.

Psalms 112:5

It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

Isaiah 52:13

Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.

Matthew 10:16

Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Romans 16:19

Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

1 Samuel 25:10

But Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants these days are breaking away from their masters.

1 Samuel 25:11

Why should I take my bread and water and the meat I have slaughtered for my shearers, and give them to these men whose origin I do not know?”

1 Samuel 25:17

Now consider carefully what you must do, because disaster looms over our master and all his household. For he is such a scoundrel that nobody can speak to him!”

1 Samuel 25:25

My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him. I, your servant, did not see my lord’s young men whom you sent.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.