Proverbs 1:7

Introduction to the Theme of the Book

1:7 Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 2:6

2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom,

and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:10

2:10 For wisdom will enter your heart,

and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

Proverbs 3:13

Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom

3:13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,

and the one who obtains understanding.

Proverbs 8:12

8:12 “I, wisdom, live with prudence,

and I find knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 9:10

9:10 The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord,

and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 10:13

10:13 Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person,

but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.

Proverbs 10:31

10:31 The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom,

but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.

Proverbs 11:2

11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,

but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 13:10

13:10 With pride comes only contention,

but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 14:6

14:6 The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none,

but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

Proverbs 14:33

14:33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning;

it is known even in the heart of fools.

Proverbs 15:33

15:33 The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction,

and before honor comes humility.

Proverbs 17:24

17:24 Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person,

but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

Proverbs 21:30

21:30 There is no wisdom and there is no understanding,

and there is no counsel against the Lord.

Proverbs 23:23

23:23 Acquire truth and do not sell it –

wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

Proverbs 29:15

29:15 A rod and reproof impart wisdom,

but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.