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At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.

And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years.

And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.

Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.

I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)

For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.

I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?

I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Let not the wages of any man, which hath wrought for thee, tarry with thee, but give him it out of hand: for if thou serve God, he will also repay thee: be circumspect my son, in all things thou doest, and be wise in all thy conversation.

Ask counsel of all that are wise, and despise not any counsel that is profitable.

And the maid is fair and wise: now therefore hear me, and I will speak to her father; and when we return from Rages we will celebrate the marriage: for I know that Raguel cannot marry her to another according to the law of Moses, but he shall be guilty of death, because the right of inheritance doth rather appertain to thee than to any other.

For they shall see the end of the wise, and shall not understand what God in his counsel hath decreed of him, and to what end the Lord hath set him in safety.

But the multitude of the wise is the welfare of the world: and a wise king is the upholding of the people.

But the multitude of the wise is the welfare of the world: and a wise king is the upholding of the people.

God hath granted me to speak as I would, and to conceive as is meet for the things that are given me: because it is he that leadeth unto wisdom, and directeth the wise.

To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed? or who hath known her wise counsels?

There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the Lord sitting upon his throne.

The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.

In no wise speak against the truth; but be abashed of the error of thine ignorance.

Say not, I have sinned, and what harm hath happened unto me? for the Lord is longsuffering, he will in no wise let thee go.

If thou love to hear, thou shalt receive understanding: and if thou bow thine ear, thou shalt be wise,

Stand in the multitude of the elders; and cleave unto him that is wise.

Forego not a wise and good woman: for her grace is above gold.

Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.

As near as thou canst, guess at thy neighbour, and consult with the wise.

Let thy talk be with the wise, and all thy communication in the law of the most High.

For the hand of the artificer the work shall be commended: and the wise ruler of the people for his speech.

A wise judge will instruct his people; and the government of a prudent man is well ordered.

Unto the servant that is wise shall they that are free do service: and he that hath knowledge will not grudge when he is reformed.

A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the day of sinning he will beware of offence: but a fool will not observe time.

They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.

There is an exquisite subtilty, and the same is unjust; and there is one that turneth aside to make judgment appear; and there is a wise man that justifieth in judgment.

There is a reproof that is not comely: again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.

There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and another by much babbling becometh hateful.

A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.

A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.

A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool’s mouth; for he will not speak it in due season.

A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.

Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.

He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.

The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.

If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.

The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.

They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.

A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.

Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.

The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.

A wise daughter shall bring an inheritance to her husband: but she that liveth dishonestly is her father’s heaviness.

A woman that honoureth her husband shall be judged wise of all; but she that dishonoureth him in her pride shall be counted ungodly of all.

A wise man hateth not the law; but he that is an hypocrite therein is as a ship in a storm.

There is one that is wise and teacheth many, and yet is unprofitable to himself.

Another is wise to himself; and the fruits of understanding are commendable in his mouth.

A wise man instructeth his people; and the fruits of his understanding fail not.

A wise man shall be filled with blessing; and all they that see him shall count him happy.

A wise man shall inherit glory among his people, and his name shall be perpetual.

The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth; and he that is wise will not abhor them.

The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure: and he that hath little business shall become wise.

All these trust to their hands: and every one is wise in his work.

When the great Lord will, he shall be filled with the spirit of understanding: he shall pour out wise sentences, and give thanks unto the Lord in his prayer.

The life of him that dependeth on another man’s table is not to be counted for a life; for he polluteth himself with other men’s meat: but a wise man well nurtured will beware thereof.