Proverbs 1:6

1:6 To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable,

the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

Proverbs 9:8

9:8 Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you;

reprove a wise person and he will love you.

Proverbs 11:29-30

11:29 The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing,

and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

11:30 The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life,

and the one who wins souls is wise.

Proverbs 12:15

12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own opinion,

but the one who listens to advice is wise.

Proverbs 12:18

12:18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword,

but the words of the wise bring healing.

Proverbs 13:1

13:1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline,

but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:14

13:14 Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain,

to turn a person from deadly snares.

Proverbs 14:1

14:1 Every wise woman builds her household,

but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

Proverbs 14:3

14:3 In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back,

but the words of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 14:16

14:16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,

but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

Proverbs 14:35

14:35 The king shows favor to a wise servant,

but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 15:2

15:2 The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly,

but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

Proverbs 15:24

15:24 The path of life is upward for the wise person,

to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

Proverbs 16:14

16:14 A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death,

but a wise person appeases it.

Proverbs 17:28

17:28 Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise,

and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

Proverbs 19:20

19:20 Listen to advice and receive discipline,

that you may become wise by the end of your life.

Proverbs 20:1

20:1 Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler;

whoever goes astray by them is not wise.

Proverbs 21:22

21:22 The wise person can scale the city of the mighty

and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.

Proverbs 22:17

The Sayings of the Wise

22:17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise,

and apply your heart to my instruction.

Proverbs 23:24

23:24 The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly;

whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.

Proverbs 26:12

26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?

There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 27:11

27:11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad,

so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.

Proverbs 28:11

28:11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes,

but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.