8,758 verses contain “Wit” (in the KJV: 6,860, in the BSB: 5,613) — showing 8,101–8,200
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There is one that slippeth in his speech, but not from his heart; and who is he that hath not offended with his tongue?
To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.
The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.
A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.
He that buildeth his house with other men’s money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.
The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.
As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.
Sand, and salt, and a mass of iron, is easier to bear, than a man without understanding.
For as a servant that is continually beaten shall not be without a blue mark: so he that sweareth and nameth God continually shall not be faultless.
A man that useth much swearing shall be filled with iniquity, and the plague shall never depart from his house: if he shall offend, his sin shall be upon him: and if he acknowledge not his sin, he maketh a double offence: and if he swear in vain, he shall not be innocent, but his house shall be full of calamities.
Thus shall it go also with the wife that leaveth her husband, and bringeth in an heir by another.
With all these I sought rest: and in whose inheritance shall I abide?
Come unto me, all ye that be desirous of me, and fill yourselves with my fruits.
He filleth all things with his wisdom, as Phison and as Tigris in the time of the new fruits.
There be nine things which I have judged in mine heart to be happy, and the tenth I will utter with my tongue: A man that hath joy of his children; and he that liveth to see the fall of his enemy:
Well is him that dwelleth with a wife of understanding, and that hath not slipped with his tongue, and that hath not served a man more unworthy than himself:
I had rather dwell with a lion and a dragon, than to keep house with a wicked woman.
As the golden pillars are upon the sockets of silver; so are the fair feet with a constant heart.
The discourse of a godly man is always with wisdom; but a fool changeth as the moon.
As for a wound, it may be bound up; and after reviling there may be reconcilement: but he that betrayeth secrets is without hope.
He that winketh with the eyes worketh evil: and he that knoweth him will depart from him.
It shall not have rule over them that fear God, neither shall they be burned with the flame thereof.
Look that thou hedge thy possession about with thorns, and bind up thy silver and gold,
Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him, and thou shalt always find the thing that is necessary for thee.
If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, and he will count as if he had found it: if not, he hath deprived him of his money, and he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: he payeth him with cursings and railings; and for honour he will pay him disgrace.
The rich hath great labour in gathering riches together; and when he resteth, he is filled with his delicates.
Blessed is the rich that is found without blemish, and hath not gone after gold.
Stretch not thine hand whithersoever it looketh, and thrust it not with him into the dish.
Sound sleep cometh of moderate eating: he riseth early, and his wits are with him: but the pain of watching, and choler, and pangs of the belly, are with an unsatiable man.
Rebuke not thy neighbour at the wine, and despise him not in his mirth: give him no despiteful words, and press not upon him with urging him to drink.
And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place, that thou mayest be merry with them, and receive a crown for thy well ordering of the feast.
Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; and hinder not musick.
If thou be among great men, make not thyself equal with them; and when ancient men are in place, use not many words.
Rise up betimes, and be not the last; but get thee home without delay.
And for these things bless him that made thee, and hath replenished thee with his good things.
A man of counsel will be considerate; but a strange and proud man is not daunted with fear, even when of himself he hath done without counsel.
Do nothing without advice; and when thou hast once done, repent not.
Hear me, O ye great men of the people, and hearken with your ears, ye rulers of the congregation.
But be not excessive toward any; and without discretion do nothing.
If thou have a servant, let him be unto thee as thyself, because thou hast bought him with a price.
The law shall be found perfect without lies: and wisdom is perfection to a faithful mouth.
The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.
So is it with a man that fasteth for his sins, and goeth again, and doeth the same: who will hear his prayer? or what doth his humbling profit him?
Give the Lord his honour with a good eye, and diminish not the firstfruits of thine hands.
Do not think to corrupt with gifts; for such he will not receive: and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with him is no respect of persons.
He that serveth the Lord shall be accepted with favour, and his prayer shall reach unto the clouds.
Fill Sion with thine unspeakable oracles, and thy people with thy glory:
O wicked imagination, whence camest thou in to cover the earth with deceit?
Neither consult with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous; neither with a coward in matters of war; nor with a merchant concerning exchange; nor with a buyer of selling; nor with an envious man of thankfulness; nor with an unmerciful man touching kindness; nor with the slothful for any work; nor with an hireling for a year of finishing work; nor with an idle servant of much business: hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel.
But be continually with a godly man, whom thou knowest to keep the commandments of the Lord, whose, mind is according to thy mind, and will sorrow with thee, if thou shalt miscarry.
A wise man shall be filled with blessing; and all they that see him shall count him happy.
Honour a physician with the honour due unto him for the uses which ye may have of him: for the Lord hath created him.
Was not the water made sweet with wood, that the virtue thereof might be known?
The smith also sitting by the anvil, and considering the iron work, the vapour of the fire wasteth his flesh, and he fighteth with the heat of the furnace: the noise of the hammer and the anvil is ever in his ears, and his eyes look still upon the pattern of the thing that he maketh; he setteth his mind to finish his work, and watcheth to polish it perfectly:
He fashioneth the clay with his arm, and boweth down his strength before his feet; he applieth himself to lead it over; and he is diligent to make clean the furnace:
Without these cannot a city be inhabited: and they shall not dwell where they will, nor go up and down:
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.
And therefore praise ye the Lord with the whole heart and mouth, and bless the name of the Lord.
From him that weareth purple and a crown, unto him that is clothed with a linen frock.
To labour, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.
A friend and companion never meet amiss: but above both is a wife with her husband.
Have regard to thy name; for that shall continue with thee above a thousand great treasures of gold.
Or to be overbusy with his maid, and come not near her bed; or of upbraiding speeches before friends; and after thou hast given, upbraid not;
One thing establisheth the good or another: and who shall be filled with beholding his glory?