Good sense and sound judgment can be yours.
“How much longer will you enjoy being stupid fools? Won't you ever stop sneering and laughing at knowledge?
I want you to open their eyes, so they will turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then their sins will be forgiven, and by faith in me they will become part of God's holy people.”
From these, an ordinary person can learn to be smart, and young people can gain knowledge and good sense.
The Law of the Lord is perfect; it gives us new life. His teachings last forever, and they give wisdom to ordinary people.
What the world thinks is worthless, useless, and nothing at all is what God has used to destroy what the world considers important.
The Lord is marching out like an angry soldier, shouting with all his might while attacking his enemies.
“Everyone who is ignorant or foolish is invited!
Can't you fools see? Won't you ever learn?
Sin and self-satisfaction bring destruction and death to stupid fools.
You will be praised if you are wise, but you will be disgraced if you are a stubborn fool.
“I am calling out to each one of you!
I am Wisdom—Common Sense is my closest friend; I possess knowledge and sound judgment.