let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.

Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.

And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I declare in your hearing this day. Learn them and observe them carefully.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.

Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. . . .

My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.

Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Then their children who do not know the law will listen and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as you live in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”

Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.

It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me—

“You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and you do not understand these things?

This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.

Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?

Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.

You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

“My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me.

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.

Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,

For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times.

And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.

This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near. John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, . . .

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.

Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”