Verse 8

The wisdom{H2451} of the prudent{H6175} is to understand{H995}{(H8687)} his way{H1870}: but the folly{H200} of fools{H3684} is deceit{H4820}.

Referenced Verses

  • Eph 5:17 : 17 Wherefore{G1223}{G5124} be ye{G1096}{(G5737)} not{G3361} unwise{G878}, but{G235} understanding{G4920}{(G5723)} what{G5101} the will{G2307} of the Lord{G2962} is.
  • Col 1:9-9 : 9 For{G1223} this cause{G5124} we{G2249} also{G2532}, since{G575} the{G3739} day{G2250} we heard{G191}{(G5656)} it, do{G3973} not{G3756} cease{G3973}{(G5731)} to pray{G4336}{(G5740)} for{G5228} you{G5216}, and{G2532} to desire{G154}{(G5734)} that{G2443} ye might be filled{G4137}{(G5686)} with the knowledge{G1922} of his{G846} will{G2307} in{G1722} all{G3956} wisdom{G4678} and{G2532} spiritual{G4152} understanding{G4907}; 10 That ye{G5209} might walk{G4043}{(G5658)} worthy{G516} of the Lord{G2962} unto{G1519} all{G3956} pleasing{G699}, being fruitful{G2592}{(G5723)} in{G1722} every{G3956} good{G18} work{G2041}, and{G2532} increasing{G837}{(G5746)} in{G1519} the knowledge{G1922} of God{G2316};
  • 2 Tim 3:13 : 13 But{G1161} evil{G4190} men{G444} and{G2532} seducers{G1114} shall wax{G4298}{(G5692)} worse and worse{G1909}{G5501}, deceiving{G4105}{(G5723)}, and{G2532} being deceived{G4105}{(G5746)}.
  • 2 Tim 3:15-17 : 15 And{G2532} that{G3754} from{G575} a child{G1025} thou hast known{G1492}{(G5758)} the holy{G2413} scriptures{G1121}, which{G3588} are able{G1410}{(G5740)} to make{G4679} thee{G4571} wise{G4679}{(G5658)} unto{G1519} salvation{G4991} through{G1223} faith{G4102} which{G3588} is in{G1722} Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424}. 16 All{G3956} scripture{G1124} is given by inspiration of God{G2315}, and{G2532} is profitable{(G5624)} for{G4314} doctrine{G1319}, for{G4314} reproof{G1650}, for{G4314} correction{G1882}, for{G4314} instruction{G3809} in{G1722} righteousness{G1343}: 17 That{G2443} the man{G444} of God{G2316} may be{G5600}{(G5753)} perfect{G739}, throughly furnished{G1822}{(G5772)} unto{G4314} all{G3956} good{G18} works{G2041}.
  • Jas 3:13 : 13 Who{G5101} is a wise man{G4680} and{G2532} endued with knowledge{G1990} among{G1722} you{G5213}? let him shew{G1166}{(G5657)} out of{G1537} a good{G2570} conversation{G391} his{G846} works{G2041} with{G1722} meekness{G4240} of wisdom{G4678}.
  • Ps 111:10 : 10 The fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068} is the beginning{H7225} of wisdom{H2451}: a good{H2896} understanding{H7922} have all they that do{H6213}{(H8802)} his commandments: his praise{H8416} endureth{H5975}{(H8802)} for ever{H5703}.
  • Ps 119:5 : 5 O that{H305} my ways{H1870} were directed{H3559}{(H8735)} to keep{H8104}{(H8800)} thy statutes{H2706}!
  • Ps 119:34-35 : 34 Give me understanding{H995}{(H8685)}, and I shall keep{H5341}{(H8799)} thy law{H8451}; yea, I shall observe{H8104}{(H8799)} it with my whole heart{H3820}. 35 Make me to go{H1869}{(H8685)} in the path{H5410} of thy commandments{H4687}; for therein do I delight{H2654}{(H8804)}.
  • Ps 119:73 : 73 JOD. Thy hands{H3027} have made{H6213}{(H8804)} me and fashioned{H3559}{(H8787)} me: give me understanding{H995}{(H8685)}, that I may learn{H3925}{(H8799)} thy commandments{H4687}.
  • Ps 143:8 : 8 Cause me to hear{H8085}{(H8685)} thy lovingkindness{H2617} in the morning{H1242}; for in thee do I trust{H982}{(H8804)}: cause me to know{H3045}{(H8685)} the way{H1870} wherein{H2098} I should walk{H3212}{(H8799)}; for I lift up{H5375}{(H8804)} my soul{H5315} unto thee.
  • Prov 2:9 : 9 Then shalt thou understand{H995}{(H8799)} righteousness{H6664}, and judgment{H4941}, and equity{H4339}; yea, every good{H2896} path{H4570}.
  • Prov 8:20 : 20 I lead{H1980}{(H8762)} in the way{H734} of righteousness{H6666}, in the midst{H8432} of the paths{H5410} of judgment{H4941}:
  • Prov 11:18 : 18 The wicked{H7563} worketh{H6213}{(H8802)} a deceitful{H8267} work{H6468}: but to him that soweth{H2232}{(H8802)} righteousness{H6666} shall be a sure{H571} reward{H7938}.
  • Jer 13:20 : 20 Lift up{H5375}{(H8798)} your eyes{H5869}, and behold{H7200}{(H8798)} them that come{H935}{(H8802)} from the north{H6828}: where is the flock{H5739} that was given{H5414}{(H8738)} thee, thy beautiful{H8597} flock{H6629}?
  • Luke 12:19-20 : 19 And{G2532} I will say{G2046}{(G5692)} to my{G3450} soul{G5590}, Soul{G5590}, thou hast{G2192}{(G5719)} much{G4183} goods{G18} laid up{G2749}{(G5740)} for{G1519} many{G4183} years{G2094}; take thine ease{G373}{(G5732)}, eat{G5315}{(G5628)}, drink{G4095}{(G5628)}, and be merry{G2165}{(G5744)}. 20 But{G1161} God{G2316} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto him{G846}, Thou fool{G878}, this{G5026} night{G3571} thy{G4675} soul{G5590} shall be required{G523}{(G5719)} of{G575} thee{G4675}: then{G1161} whose{G5101} shall those things be{G2071}{(G5704)}, which{G3739} thou hast provided{G2090}{(G5656)}?
  • Eph 4:22 : 22 That ye{G5209} put off{G659}{(G5641)} concerning{G2596} the former{G4387} conversation{G391} the old{G3820} man{G444}, which{G3588} is corrupt{G5351}{(G5746)} according{G2596} to the deceitful{G539} lusts{G1939};