Understanding
10 passages
- Proverbs 18:2
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
Read it in context - Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
Read it in context - Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
Read it in context - Proverbs 17:27
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
Read it in context - Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
Read it in context - Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Read it in context - Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Read it in context - Proverbs 20:5
The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
Read it in context - James 1:2–4
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Read it in context - 2 Timothy 2:7
Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
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