Proverbs 1:5

Catholic Public Domain Version

By listening, the wise shall become wiser and the intelligent shall possess governments.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

And after he spoke these things, he responded to him: "Are you the counselor of the king? Be quiet! Otherwise I will put you to death." And departing, the prophet said, "I know that God has decided to kill you, because you have done this evil, and also because you have not agreed to my counsel."

Job 34:10

Therefore, prudent men, hear me: impiety is far from God, and iniquity is far from the Almighty.

Job 34:16

Therefore, if you have understanding, hear what is said, and heed the sound of my eloquence.

Job 34:2

May the wise hear my words, and may the educated listen to me.

Job 34:34

Let men of understanding speak to me, and let a wise man listen to me.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.

Proverbs 14:6

A mocker seeks wisdom and does not find it. The doctrine of the prudent is accessible.

Proverbs 18:15

A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine.

Proverbs 19:25

When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.

Proverbs 21:11

When the pestilent is punished, a little one will become wiser. And if he pursues what is wise, he will receive knowledge.

Proverbs 8:33

Listen to discipline, and become wise, and do not be willing to cast it aside.

Proverbs 9:8

Do not be willing to argue with a mocker, lest he hate you. Dispute with the wise, and he will love you.

Proverbs 9:9

Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I turned myself toward another thing, and I saw that under the sun, the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor wealth to the learned, nor grace to the skilful: but there is a time and an end for all these things.

1 Corinthians 10:15

Since I am speaking to those who are prudent, judge what I say for yourselves.

Deuteronomy 4:6

And you shall observe and fulfill these in practice. For this is your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, so that, upon hearing all these precepts, they may say: 'Lo, a wise and understanding people, a great nation.'