Their wisdom is a crown to the wise, but their foolish behaviour is round the head of the unwise.
Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.
The wisdom of the man of good sense makes his way clear; but the unwise behaviour of the foolish is deceit.
He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.
The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
The fear of the Lord is the start of knowledge: but the foolish have no use for wisdom and teaching.
How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?
Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasing to your soul;
When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.
Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.
So that your ear gives attention to wisdom, and your heart is turned to knowledge;
Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.
Say nothing in the hearing of a foolish man, for he will put no value on the wisdom of your words.
So let your desire be for wisdom: if you have it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
The building of a house is by wisdom, and by reason it is made strong:
Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.
For the Lord gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and reason:
Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
I have not got wisdom by teaching, so that I might have the knowledge of the Holy One.
Her mouth is open to give out wisdom, and the law of mercy is on her tongue.
Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.
The Lord by wisdom put in position the bases of the earth; by reason he put the heavens in their place.
Put no high value on your wisdom: let the fear of the Lord be before you, and keep yourself from evil:
I have given you teaching in the way of wisdom, guiding your steps in the straight way.
Get wisdom, get true knowledge; keep it in memory, do not be turned away from the words of my mouth.
The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.
My son, give attention to my wisdom; let your ear be turned to my teaching:
Say to wisdom, You are my sister; let knowledge be named your special friend:
Is not wisdom crying out, and the voice of knowledge sounding?
For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.
I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.
Wisdom has made her house, putting up her seven pillars.
The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind
O Lord, how great is the number of your works! in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of the things you have made.
To give his chiefs teaching at his pleasure, and so that his law-givers might get wisdom from him.
They are turned here and there, rolling like a man who is full of wine; and all their wisdom comes to nothing.
The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.
I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.
Through your orders I get wisdom; for this reason I am a hater of every false way.
I am your servant; give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your unchanging word.
The righteousness of your unchanging word is eternal; give me wisdom so that I may have life.
<TAU> Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word.
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