There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged read more

There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better read more

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.

If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their read more

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth read more

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us while he talked with us by the read more

And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scripture?