Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.
Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure.