prudence, shrewdness, discretion
prudence, shrewdness, discretion. Shrewdness, prudence, practical craftiness; positive moral sagacity in Proverbs protecting against temptation.
understanding, practical wisdom, prudence
understanding, practical wisdom, prudence. Primary meaning: understanding, practical wisdom, prudence. Strong's: mental action or activity, i.e. intellectual or moral insight. Lexical nuances: understanding, practical wisdom, prudence : Lk 1:17 , Eph 1:8 .†
skill, intelligence, wisdom, intelligence, prudence
skill, intelligence, wisdom, intelligence, prudence. Primary meaning: skill, intelligence, wisdom, intelligence, prudence, wisdom. Strong's: wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual). Lexical nuances: skill, intelligence, wisdom , ranging from knowledge of the arts and matters of daily life to mental excellence in its highest and fullest sense;
Proverbs • Chapter 8 (36 verses)
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 1 (27 verses)
All wisdom comes from the Lord, And is with him forever. The sand of the seas, and the drops of rain, And the days of eternity, who shall count? The height of the heaven, and the breadth of the earth, And the deep, and wisdom, who shall search them out?
The Fourth Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 1 (35 verses)
As I am going to demonstrate a most philosophical proposition, namely, that religious reasoning is absolute master of the passions, I would willingly advise you to give the utmost heed to philosophy. For reason is necessary to every one as a step to science: and more especially d... Mentions: Eleazar .
Ephesians • Chapter 1 (23 verses)
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus , and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Ephesus .
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 25 (25 verses)
In three things I was beautified, And stood up beautiful before the Lord and men: The concord of brethren, and friendship of neighbors, And a woman and her husband that walk together in agreement. But three sorts of men my soul hates, And I am greatly offended at their life: A p...
Proverbs • Chapter 14 (35 verses)
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve the...
Proverbs • Chapter 1 (33 verses)
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David , king of Israel ; To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; Mentions: Solomon , David , Jacob/Israel .
Proverbs • Chapter 11 (31 verses)
A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
Proverbs • Chapter 18 (24 verses)
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
Proverbs • Chapter 2 (22 verses)
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
to predetermine, foreordain
to predetermine, foreordain. Primary meaning: to predetermine, foreordain. Strong's: to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine. Lexical nuances: to predetermine , foreordain : c. acc., Ro 8:30 ; id. et inf., Ac 4:28 ; id. seq. εἰς , I Co 2:7 , Eph 1:5 ; c. dupl. acc., Ro 8:26 ; pass., Eph 1:11 .†
Proverbs • Chapter 9 (18 verses)
Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
Proverbs • Chapter 23 (35 verses)
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
Proverbs • Chapter 28 (28 verses)
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain ...
Proverbs • Chapter 6 (35 verses)
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble ...
Proverbs • Chapter 17 (28 verses)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the ...
to trust, be confident, rely upon
to trust, be confident, rely upon. To fall forward, lie face down in complete security, trust unconditionally; unshakeable reliance upon God's covenant promises.
Proverbs • Chapter 20 (30 verses)
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs • Chapter 27 (27 verses)
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.