I wish that they were wise and could understand this, and that they could comprehend what will happen to them.”

So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!

Take notice of this, you ignorant people! You fools, when will you ever understand?

To receive moral instruction in skillful living, in righteousness, justice, and equity.

Now David achieved success in all he did, for the Lord was with him.

When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him.

“Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable?

that Job speaks without knowledge and his words are without understanding.

I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.

The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

For God is king of the whole earth! Sing a well-written song!

I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.

The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.