Quotes about Understanding
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
- Proverbs 15:21
He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
- Proverbs 15:31
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
- Proverbs 15:32
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
- Proverbs 16:16
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
- Proverbs 16:21
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
- Proverbs 16:22
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
- Proverbs 17:9
A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
- Proverbs 17:10
Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
- Proverbs 17:24
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
- Proverbs 17:27
Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
- Proverbs 17:28
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
- Proverbs 18:2