Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows,
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes f
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”