Facts about wise man

Proverbs 28:26

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

1. He hears and increases learning:

Proverbs 1:5

Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

2. He speaks dark sayings:

Proverbs 1:6

For understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

3. He inherits glory:

Proverbs 3:35

The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame.

4. He appreciates correction:

Proverbs 9:8

Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool.

5. He receives instruction:

Proverbs 9:9

Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.

Proverbs 21:11

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge.

6. He makes parents happy:

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

7. He provides for the future:

Proverbs 10:5

He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

Proverbs 21:20

In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.

8. He welcomes commandments:

Proverbs 10:8

The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

9. He lays up knowledge:

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

10. He controls his tongue:

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

11. He rules others:

Proverbs 11:29

He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

12. He wins souls:

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

13. He listens to counsel:

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.

14. He speaks health:

Proverbs 12:18

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

15. He obeys parents:

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

16. He walks with wise men:

Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

17. He stays out of trouble:

Proverbs 14:3

A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

18. He departs from evil:

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.

19. He appreciates and rightly uses riches:

Proverbs 14:24

The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.

20. He receives favor:

Proverbs 14:35

A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.

21. He uses knowledge rightly:

Proverbs 15:27

A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.

22. He seeks eternal life:

Proverbs 15:24

The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.

23. He pacifies anger of others:

Proverbs 16:14

A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

24. He learns many valuable lessons:

Proverbs 16:23

A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.

25. He holds his peace in strife:

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

26. He seeks knowledge:

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.

27. He rejects intoxicants:

Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

28. He puts down crime:

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.

29. He wins wars:

Proverbs 21:22

A wise man attacks the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

30. He has great power and strength:

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength;

31. He obeys the law:

Proverbs 28:7

He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.