Proverbs 12:22-23

12:22 The Lord abhors a person who lies,

but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

12:23 The shrewd person conceals knowledge,

but foolish people publicize folly.

Proverbs 15:2

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

but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

Proverbs 21:24

21:24 A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,”

acts with overbearing pride.

Psalms 112:5

112:5 It goes well for the one who generously lends money,

and conducts his business honestly.

Isaiah 52:13

The Lord Will Vindicate His Servant

52:13 “Look, my servant will succeed!

He will be elevated, lifted high, and greatly exalted –

Matthew 10:16

Persecution of Disciples

10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Romans 16:19

16:19 Your obedience is known to all and thus I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.

Romans 16:1

Personal Greetings

16:1 Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea,

Colossians 1:20

1:20 and through him to reconcile all things to himself by making peace through the blood of his cross – through him, whether things on earth or things in heaven.

Ephesians 5:17

5:17 For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.