Give {instruction} to a wise {man}, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just {man}, and he will increase in learning.

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

But grow in grace, and {in} the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him {be} glory both now and for ever. Amen.

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

A wise {man} will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as {it is} this day. {mercy: or, bounty}

MEM. O how love I thy law! it {is} my meditation all the day.

He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, {Is there} not a lie in my right hand?

Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, {Is there} not a lie in my right hand?

Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! {follow: Heb. walk after} {and...: or, and things which they have not seen}

They {are} all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. {An...: Heb. A witness of Belial}

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. {instruction: or, correction} {heareth: or, obeyeth} {getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart}

Wisdom {is} before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool {are} in the ends of the earth.