It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go, but the folly of fools misleads.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.
The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Folly is a joy to one who has no sense, but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path,
I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness.
For there is no enduring remembrance of the wise or of fools, seeing that in the days to come all will have been long forgotten. How can the wise die just like fools?
Lift up your eyes and see those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,”
to put away your former way of life, your old self, corrupt and deluded by its lusts,
So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
But wicked people and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving others and being deceived.
Who is wise and knowledgeable among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.