“Hear instruction and be wise”
Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
Matthew 25.2
The word “wise” used in Matthew 25 is the greek word “phronimos”
Wise
Strong’s Concordance (Greek)
5429. phronimos
Definition: practically wise, sensible
Usage: intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise.
Prudent
a : marked by wisdom or judiciousness
Judiciousness
: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
Sound Judgment
“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
And find out knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the perverse mouth I hate.
Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight, I have power.
Proverbs 8.12 NIV
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom“
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9.10
“Who is wise…?”
“Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.”
“the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.”
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and [h] self-seeking (selfish ambition) in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. 18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
James 3.13
“let the wise listen and add to their learning”
let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance— 6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
Proverbs 1.5 NIV
“There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise“
There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
Proverbs 21.20
Wise virgins were not always wise, they become wise
“God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise”
“God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty”
“the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are”
“Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God”
Glory Only in the Lord
For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28 and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, 29 that no flesh should glory in His presence. 30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— 31 that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 1.26
“A wise man fears and departs from evil”
A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.
Proverbs 14.16
“Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise”
Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise in your latter days.
Proverbs 19.20
“The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom”
“Hear instruction and be wise”
Hear instruction and be wise,
And do not disdain it.
Proverbs 8.33
Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.”
Proverbs 9.8-9, 12
“the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding“
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9.10
“I, wisdom…I am understanding”
“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
And find out knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the perverse mouth I hate.
14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, I have strength.
Proverbs 8.12
“go in the way of understanding“
The Way of Wisdom
“Come, eat of my bread
And drink of the wine I have mixed.
6 Forsake foolishness and live,
And go in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 9.5
“Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding“
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,
But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.
Proverbs 10.13
“Wise people store up knowledge“
Wise people store up knowledge,
But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10.14
“the ear of the wise seeks knowledge“
The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18.15
“when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge”
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21.11
“A wise man is strong“
“a man of knowledge increases strength”
A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
6 For by wise counsel you will wage your own war,
And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
Proverbs 24.5
“The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly“
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
Proverbs 15.2
“The wise in heart will receive commands“
The wise in heart will receive commands,
But [a] a prating (Lit. the foolish of lips) fool will [b] fall (be thrust down or ruined).
Proverbs 10.8
“the fool will be servant to the wise of heart”
He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,
And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11.29
“The wise in heart will be called prudent”
The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Proverbs 16.21
“The heart of the wise teaches his mouth“
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16.23
“he who restrains his lips is wise.“
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10.19
“If a wise man contends with a foolish man,..there is no peace.”
If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
Proverbs 29.9
“A fool vents all his feelings,
But a wise man holds them back.”
A fool vents all his feelings,
But a wise man holds them back.
Proverbs 29.11
“In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.”
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10.19
“Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
For he will despise the wisdom of your words.”
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23.9
“he who wins souls is wise”
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who wins souls is wise.
Proverbs 11.30
“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge”
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.
Proverbs 15.7
“the ant…Consider her ways and be wise”
“And gathers her food in the harvest.”
Go to the ant, you sluggard!
Consider her ways and be wise,
7 Which, having no captain,
Overseer or ruler,
8 Provides her supplies in the summer,
And gathers her food in the harvest.
Proverbs 6.6
“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work“
“Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!“
Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!
John 4.34
Dear God,
I ask You for wisdom
In Jesus’ name Amen
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1.5
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