Quotes about Discernment
Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
- Proverbs 21:20
or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
- Proverbs 22:25
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,
- Proverbs 23:1
Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
- Proverbs 23:3
for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
- Proverbs 23:7
Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.
- Proverbs 24:7
These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.
- Proverbs 24:23
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
- Proverbs 26:4
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
- Proverbs 26:5
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
- Proverbs 28:11
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
- Proverbs 29:11
Do not spend your strength on women or your vigor on those who ruin kings.
- Proverbs 31:3