Proverbs 8 - 14

With his God-given wisdom, Solomon provides some wise comparisons between the righteous and wicked and the wise and foolish -

"He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning." (Old Testament Proverbs 9:7 - 9)

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding." (Old Testament Proverbs 9:10)

"Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death." (Old Testament Proverbs 10:2)

"He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame." (Old Testament Proverbs 10:5)

"The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall." (Old Testament Proverbs 10:8)

"The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked." (Old Testament Proverbs 10:11)

"He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth." (Old Testament Proverbs 10:17)

"He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise." (Old Testament Proverbs 10:18 - 19)


"It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted." (Old Testament Proverbs 10:23 - 24)

"The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness." (Old Testament Proverbs 10:32)


"When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them." (Old Testament Proverbs 11:2 - 3)

"An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered." (Old Testament Proverbs 11:9)

"He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter." (Old Testament Proverbs 11:12 - 13)

"The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward." (Old Testament Proverbs 11:18)

"He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him." (Old Testament Proverbs 11:27)

"The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit." (Old Testament Proverbs 12:5)

"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise." (Old Testament Proverbs 12:15)

"Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight." (Old Testament Proverbs 12:22)

"A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness." (Old Testament Proverbs 12:23)

"A WISE son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke." (Old Testament Proverbs 13:1)

"The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat." (Old Testament Proverbs 13:4)

"Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom." (Old Testament Proverbs 13:10)

"Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly." (Old Testament Proverbs 13:16)

"He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes." (Old Testament Proverbs 13:24)

"In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them." (Old Testament Proverbs 14:3)

"A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth." (Old Testament Proverbs 14:6)

"Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge." (Old Testament Proverbs 14:7)

As one gains knowledge and wisdom, the more they realize the great wisdom of Solomon.