The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,
And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’
The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.
I walk in the way of righteousness, in the paths of justice,
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;
Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.
Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
“Lift up your eyes and see those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?
Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
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