Quotes about Understanding
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.
— Proverbs 8:34
But he who fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.”
— Proverbs 8:36
Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.
— Proverbs 9:1
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
— Proverbs 9:4
Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
— Proverbs 9:6
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
— Proverbs 9:9
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
— Proverbs 9:10
For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
— Proverbs 9:11
If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.
— Proverbs 9:12
The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing.
— Proverbs 9:13
She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city,
— Proverbs 9:14
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
— Proverbs 9:16