Grace and peace be unto you.
1. The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. (Proverbs 12:16).
2. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. (Proverbs 18:2).
3. Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools. (Ecclesiastes 7:9).
4. The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. (Proverbs 10:18).
5. Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. (Proverbs 26:11).
6. A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. (Proverbs 29:11).
7. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7).
8. If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. (Proverbs 29:9).
9. Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. (Proverbs 17:28).
10. Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words. (Proverbs 23:9).
Heavenly Father, thanks for teaching us how to be wise. In Jesus’ name, amen.