13 The knowledge of a wise man will be made to abound as a flood, and his counsel as a fountain of life. (WEB)
Sirach 21:13
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Proverbs 18:3–5
3 With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. 5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
Proverbs 20:4–6
4 The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there. 5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. 6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
Proverbs 13:13–15
13 He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.
Sirach 37:23–25
23 A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understanding are trustworthy. (WEB) 24 A wise man will be filled with blessing. All those who see him will call him happy. (WEB) 25 The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable. (WEB)
Proverbs 10:13–15
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. 14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction. 15 The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
Proverbs 24:4–6
4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. 5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength. 6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.
Proverbs 1:4–6
4 To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young, 5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel 6 by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
Book of Enoch 49:1–2
1 For wisdom is poured out like water, And glory faileth not before him for evermore. (ENO) 2 For he is mighty in all the secrets of righteousness, And unrighteousness shall disappear as a shadow, And have no continuance; Because the Elect One standeth before the Lord o… (ENO)
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