The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

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

The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.

by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.

A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

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

For I delight in faithfulness, not simply in sacrifice; I delight in acknowledging God, not simply in whole burnt offerings.

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God in skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,

He has filled him with the Spirit of God – with skill, with understanding, with knowledge, and in all kinds of work,

Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness.

“How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.

For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.

For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

Therefore my people will be deported because of their lack of understanding. Their leaders will have nothing to eat, their masses will have nothing to drink.