He Gives Wisdom

He changes times and seasons;
    he deposes kings and raises up others.
He gives wisdom to the wise
    and knowledge to the discerning. (NIV)

He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding! (Amplified)

He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding! (KJV)

~ Daniel 2:21

Hold Your Tongue...

Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. ~ Proverbs 17:28 (NIV)

Who Is Wise?

Who is wise? Let them realize these things.

Who is discerning? Let them understand.

The ways of the Lord are right;

the righteous walk in them,

but the rebellious stumble in them.

~ Hosea 14:9 (NIV)

Add to Your Learning

"let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-"  ~ Proverbs 1:5 (NIV)

Teach Me, Lord

The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. (ESV)

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction. (NIV 1984)

A wise person gets known for insight; gracious words add to one's reputation. (MSG)

The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. (NASB)

~ Proverbs 16:21

Seek Wisdom

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. ~ Proverbs 18:15 (NIV 1984)

Add to Your Learning

"let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-"

~ Proverbs 1:5

Are you wise?

Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the LORD are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.

~ Hosea 14:9