Because you have closed their minds to understanding, therefore you will not exalt them.

Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.

Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.

Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

A person’s wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

They read from the book of God’s law, explaining it and imparting insight. Thus the people gained understanding from what was read.

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

The man’s name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was both wise and beautiful, but the man was harsh and his deeds were evil. He was a Calebite.

Only may the Lord give you insight and understanding when he places you in charge of Israel, so you may obey the law of the Lord your God.

The lot for the east gate went to Shelemiah. They then cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise adviser, and the lot for the north gate went to him.

By his treachery he will succeed through deceit. He will have an arrogant attitude, and he will destroy many who are unaware of his schemes. He will rise up against the Prince of princes, yet he will be broken apart – but not by human agency.

Huram also said, “Worthy of praise is the Lord God of Israel, who made the sky and the earth! He has given David a wise son who has discernment and insight and will build a temple for the Lord, as well as a royal palace for himself.

Hezekiah expressed his appreciation to all the Levites, who demonstrated great skill in serving the Lord. They feasted for the seven days of the festival, and were making peace offerings and giving thanks to the Lord God of their ancestors.

Due to the fact that the good hand of our God was on us, they brought us a skilled man, from the descendants of Mahli the son of Levi son of Israel. This man was Sherebiah, who was accompanied by his sons and brothers, 18 men,