Proverbs 14:8

8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,
but the folly of fools is deceiving.

Proverbs 14:15

15 aThe simple believes everything,
but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

Proverbs 14:18

18The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 18:15

15An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Hosea 14:9

9 bWhoever is wise, let him understand these things;
whoever is discerning, let him know them;
for the ways of the Lord are right,
and cthe upright walk in them,
dbut transgressors stumble in them.

Acts 17:11-12

11Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, eexamining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. 12 fMany of them therefore believed, with not a few Greek gwomen of high standing as well as men.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

21but htest everything; hold fast what is good.
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