Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

The steps of a person are ordained by the Lord – so how can anyone understand his own way?

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

If you say, “But we did not know about this,” does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?