Proverbs 1:20

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Warning Against Disregarding Wisdom Wisdom calls out in the street, she shouts loudly in the plazas;

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  • Prov 9:3 : 3 She has sent out her female servants; she calls out on the highest places of the city.
  • John 7:37 : 37 Teaching About the Spirit On the last day of the feast, the greatest day, Jesus stood up and shouted out,“If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me, and
  • 1 Cor 1:24 : 24 But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
  • 1 Cor 1:30 : 30 He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
  • Col 2:3 : 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • Matt 13:54 : 54 Then he came to his hometown and began to teach the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said,“Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?
  • Luke 11:49 : 49 For this reason also the wisdom of God said,‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute,’
  • Prov 8:1-5 : 1 The Appeal of Wisdom Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 At the top of the prominent places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she has taken her stand; 3 beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out: 4 “To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind. 5 You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

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  • Prov 1:21-22
    2 verses
    92%

    21at the head of the noisy streets she calls, in the entrances of the gates in the city she utters her words:

    22“How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long have mockers delighted in mockery? And how long will fools hate knowledge?

  • Prov 8:1-4
    4 verses
    85%

    1The Appeal of Wisdom Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

    2At the top of the prominent places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she has taken her stand;

    3beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:

    4“To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind.

  • Prov 9:3-4
    2 verses
    77%

    3She has sent out her female servants; she calls out on the highest places of the city.

    4“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here,” To those who lack understanding, she has said,

  • Prov 7:11-12
    2 verses
    75%

    11(She is loud and rebellious, she does not remain at home–

    12at one time outside, at another in the wide plazas, and by every corner she lies in wait.)

  • Prov 9:13-16
    4 verses
    74%

    13The woman called Folly is brash, she is naive and does not know anything.

    14And she has sat down at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

    15calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way.

    16“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here,” To those who lack understanding she has said,

  • Prov 8:11-12
    2 verses
    73%

    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

    12“I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

  • Ps 55:10-11
    2 verses
    73%

    10Day and night they walk around on its walls, while wickedness and destruction are within it.

    11Disaster is within it; violence and deceit do not depart from its public square.

  • Prov 2:3
    73%

    3indeed, if you call out for discernment– shout loudly for understanding–

  • Job 28:20
    73%

    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Job 28:12
    72%

    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 24:7
    72%

    7Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

  • Eccl 9:16-18
    3 verses
    71%

    16So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man’s wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.

    17Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

    18Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.

  • Prov 9:1
    71%

    1The Consequences of Accepting Wisdom or Folly Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.

  • Prov 4:7
    71%

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

  • Eccl 7:19
    71%

    19Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

  • 1 Cor 1:20
    71%

    20Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish?

  • Prov 3:14
    70%

    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

  • Prov 1:19
    70%

    19Such are the ways of all who gain profit unjustly; it takes away the life of those who obtain it!

  • Eccl 1:18
    70%

    18For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.

  • Mic 6:9
    69%

    9Listen! The LORD is calling to the city! It is wise to respect your authority, O LORD! Listen, O nation, and those assembled in the city!

  • Prov 1:2-3
    2 verses
    69%

    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

    3To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity.

  • 2 Sam 20:16
    69%

    16a wise woman called out from the city,“Listen up! Listen up! Tell Joab,‘Come near so that I may speak to you.’”

  • Prov 2:6
    68%

    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 4:5
    68%

    5Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

  • Prov 1:5
    68%

    5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

  • Jer 6:7
    68%

    7As a well continually pours out fresh water so it continually pours out wicked deeds. Sounds of violence and destruction echo throughout it. All I see are sick and wounded people.’

  • Prov 14:33
    68%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 31:26
    68%

    26She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue.

  • Prov 7:8
    68%

    8He was passing by the street near her corner, making his way along the road to her house

  • Prov 3:17
    68%

    17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

  • Job 29:7
    68%

    7When I went out to the city gate and secured my seat in the public square,

  • Prov 8:14
    68%

    14Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

  • Prov 21:22
    68%

    22A wise man went up against the city of the mighty and brought down the stronghold in which they trust.

  • Job 24:12
    68%

    12From the city the dying groan, and the wounded cry out for help, but God charges no one with wrongdoing.

  • Prov 8:34
    68%

    34Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.

  • Prov 21:13
    68%

    13The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.