It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go, but the folly of fools misleads.
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.
to put away your former way of life, your old self, corrupt and deluded by its lusts,
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.
I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path,
Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Lift up your eyes and see those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?
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.
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,”
Folly is a joy to one who has no sense, but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.
The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
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?