Found 225 Results for: Understanding

• 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: (Ecclesiasticus 25, 8)

• There be two things that grieve my heart; and the third maketh me angry: a man of war that suffereth poverty; and men of understanding that are not set by; and one that returneth from righteousness to sin; the Lord prepareth such an one for the sword. (Ecclesiasticus 26, 28)

• If thou be among the indiscreet, observe the time; but be continually among men of understanding. (Ecclesiasticus 27, 12)

• These things are grievous to a man of understanding; the upbraiding of houseroom, and reproaching of the lender. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 28)

• A man of understanding trusteth in the law; and the law is faithful unto him, as an oracle. (Ecclesiasticus 33, 3)

• The hopes of a man void of understanding are vain and false: and dreams lift up fools. (Ecclesiasticus 34, 1)

• As the palate tasteth divers kinds of venison: so doth an heart of understanding false speeches. (Ecclesiasticus 36, 19)

• Another is wise to himself; and the fruits of understanding are commendable in his mouth. (Ecclesiasticus 37, 22)

• A wise man instructeth his people; and the fruits of his understanding fail not. (Ecclesiasticus 37, 23)

• 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. (Ecclesiasticus 39, 6)

• Many shall commend his understanding; and so long as the world endureth, it shall not be blotted out; his memorial shall not depart away, and his name shall live from generation to generation. (Ecclesiasticus 39, 9)

• Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding, and declaring prophecies: (Ecclesiasticus 44, 3)