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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Discerning</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/d/discerning.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/acts/27-39.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/d/discerning.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Discerning</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/d/discerneth.htm" title="Discerneth">&#9668;</a> Discerning <a href="/topical/d/discerning_and_wise_man.htm" title="Discerning and Wise Man">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Meaning:</b> <br>Discerning, in a biblical context, refers to the ability to perceive, distinguish, and judge matters with spiritual insight and understanding. It involves recognizing the difference between truth and falsehood, right and wrong, and the divine and the mundane. This spiritual discernment is often seen as a gift from God, enabling believers to navigate the complexities of life in accordance with His will.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9</a> :</b> <br> "So give Your servant a discerning heart to govern Your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?" <br> &#183; In this passage, King Solomon asks God for a discerning heart to lead the people of Israel effectively. This request highlights the importance of discernment in leadership and governance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/proverbs/3-21.htm">Proverbs 3:21</a> :</b> <br> "My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment; do not let them out of your sight." <br> &#183; Here, discernment is paired with sound judgment, emphasizing its role in maintaining a righteous and wise life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9-10</a> :</b> <br> "And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ." <br> &#183; The Apostle Paul prays for the Philippians to grow in love and insight, which will enable them to discern what is best, leading to purity and blamelessness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Hebrews 5:14</a> :</b> <br> "But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil." <br> &#183; This verse suggests that discernment is a mark of spiritual maturity, developed through practice and experience in distinguishing good from evil.<br><br><b>The Role of the Holy Spirit:</b> <br>Discernment is often associated with the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. The Spirit provides guidance and wisdom, helping Christians to understand and apply God's truth in various situations. In <a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">1 Corinthians 2:14</a> , it is stated, "The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. They are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned."<br><br><b>Discernment in Practice:</b> <br>Practically, discernment involves prayer, study of the Scriptures, and seeking godly counsel. It requires a heart attuned to God's voice and a willingness to submit to His guidance. Discernment is crucial in decision-making, evaluating teachings, and understanding the times and seasons in which one lives.<br><br><b>Warnings Against Lack of Discernment:</b> <br>The Bible warns against a lack of discernment, which can lead to deception and spiritual downfall. In <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Ephesians 4:14</a> , Paul warns believers not to be "tossed by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming."<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While discernment is a gift, it is also a skill that can be developed through a close relationship with God, immersion in His Word, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is essential for living a life that honors God and fulfills His purposes.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>p. pr. & vb. n.</I>) of Discern.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) Acute; shrewd; sagacious; sharp-sighted.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1516.htm"><span class="l">1516. eirenikos -- peaceful</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 1516 -- what pertains to , ie God&#39;s gift of which results from knowing<br> (<b>discerning</b>) the Lord&#39;s will and obeying it. See 1515 (). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1516.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4908.htm"><span class="l">4908. sunetos -- intelligent</span></a> <br><b>...</b> sunetos Phonetic Spelling: (soon-et&#39;-os) Short Definition: intelligent, prudent,<br> wise Definition: intelligent, prudent, wise, understanding, <b>discerning</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4908.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4920.htm"><span class="l">4920. suniemi -- to set together, fig. to understand</span></a> <br><b>...</b> final understanding (complete with ). Accordingly, 4920 () is closely connected<br> with <b>discerning</b> and doing &quot;&quot; (2307 ). Eph 5:17: &quot;So <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4920.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/189.htm"><span class="l">189. akoe -- hearing, the sense of hearing</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 189 -- properly, ; used of () hearing that goes with receiving faith from God (Ro<br> 10:17), ie spiritual hearing (<b>discerning</b> God&#39;s voice; see also Gal 3:2,5, Gk <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/189.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1253.htm"><span class="l">1253. diakrisis -- the act of judgment</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from diakrino Definition the act of judgment NASB Word Usage discern<br> (1), distinguishing (1), passing judgment (1). <b>discerning</b>, disputation. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1253.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/995.htm"><span class="l">995. bin -- to discern</span></a><br><b>...</b> cared (1), clever (1), consider (8), consider carefully (1), considers (1), diligently<br> consider (1), discern (9), discerned (2), <b>discerning</b> (9), discernment (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/995.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_xx_about_discerning_the.htm"><span class="l">About <b>Discerning</b> the Thoughts, with an Illustration from a Good <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cassian&#39;s Conferences. I. First Conference of Abbot Moses. Chapter XX. About <b>discerning</b><br> the thoughts, with an illustration from a good money-changer. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xx about discerning the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/justin/dialogue_of_justin_philosopher_and_martyr_with_trypho/chapter_cxiv_some_rules_for_discerning.htm"><span class="l">Some Rules for <b>Discerning</b> what is Said About Christ the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter CXIV."Some rules for <b>discerning</b> what is said about Christ The circumcision<br> of the Jews is very different from that which Christians receive. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter cxiv some rules for discerning.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chadwick/the_gospel_of_st_mark/chapter_12_28-34_the_discerning_scribe.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Discerning</b> Scribe</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Strong Meat for Hungry Souls: The Gospel of St. Mark CHAPTER 12:28-34 THE<br> <b>DISCERNING</b> SCRIBE. &quot;And one of the scribes came, and heard <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 12 28-34 the discerning scribe.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_wonders_of_prayer/discerning_prayer.htm"><span class="l"><b>Discerning</b> Prayer.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>DISCERNING</b> PRAYER. INTRODUCTORY. BY DW WHITTLE. To recognize God&#39;s existence<br> is to necessitate prayer to Him, by all intelligent <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/various/the wonders of prayer/discerning prayer.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cotton/the_keyes_of_the_kingdom_of_heaven_and_power_thereof/chap_iiii_of_the_subject.htm"><span class="l">Of the Subject to whom to the Key of Church Priviledge, Power, or <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> the meanest of the Saints, an ability to judge between brethren, in the things of<br> this life, as those that have received such a spirit of <b>discerning</b> from Christ <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chap iiii of the subject.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_19_the_great_privilege.htm"><span class="l">The Great Privilege of those that are Born of God</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3. The not <b>discerning</b> this, the not observing the wide difference there is between<br> being justified and being born again, has occasioned exceeding great <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 19 the great privilege.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_interior_senses_are.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Interior Senses are Suitably Distinguished?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Reply to Objection 2: The proper sense judges of the proper sensible by <b>discerning</b><br> it from other things which come under the same sense; for instance, by <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the interior senses are.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edwards/treatise_on_grace/shewing_that_common_and_saving.htm"><span class="l">[Shewing] that Common and Saving Grace Differ, not Only in Degree <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> But here we are plainly taught that a natural man is perfectly destitute of any<br> sense, perception, or <b>discerning</b> of those things of the Spirit. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../edwards/treatise on grace/shewing that common and saving.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_i_abbot_moses_introduction.htm"><span class="l">Abbot Moses&#39; Introduction on the Grace of Discretion. And So when <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another the gift of healing<br> by the same Spirit,&quot; and shortly after, &quot;to another the <b>discerning</b> of spirits <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter i abbot moses introduction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_gratuitous_grace_is_rightly.htm"><span class="l">Whether Gratuitous Grace is Rightly Divided by the Apostle?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit; to another, the<br> working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the <b>discerning</b> of spirits <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether gratuitous grace is rightly.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/discerning.htm"><span class="l"><b>Discerning</b> (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (p. pr. &amp; vb. n.) of Discern. 2. (a.) Acute; shrewd; sagacious; sharp-sighted.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Discerning</b> (29 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/discerning.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/discerningly.htm"><span class="l">Discerningly (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a <b>discerning</b> manner; with judgment; judiciously;<br> acutely. Multi-Version Concordance Discerningly (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/discerningly.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/discernment.htm"><span class="l">Discernment (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of <b>discerning</b>. 2. (n.) The power<br> or faculty of the mind by which it distinguishes one <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/discernment.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/seeks.htm"><span class="l">Seeks (48 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 14:6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but<br> knowledge comes easily to a <b>discerning</b> person. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/seeks.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/discerneth.htm"><span class="l">Discerneth (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/discerneth.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wise.htm"><span class="l">Wise (422 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (v.) Hence, especially, making due use of knowledge; <b>discerning</b> and judging soundly<br> concerning what is true or false, proper or improper; choosing the best <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wise.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/spirits.htm"><span class="l">Spirits (129 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> one is to be preferred as the more correct.&quot; Taking these three passages together<br> it is evident that the Greek term which is rendered &quot;<b>discerning</b>&quot; means a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/spirits.htm - 42k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kinds.htm"><span class="l">Kinds (110 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Corinthians 12:10 and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy;<br> and to another <b>discerning</b> of spirits; to another different kinds of languages <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kinds.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unworthily.htm"><span class="l">Unworthily (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV DBY WBS YLT). 1 Corinthians 11:29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily,<br> eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not <b>discerning</b> the Lord's body. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unworthily.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/operations.htm"><span class="l">Operations (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Corinthians 12:10 and to another operations of miracles; and to another prophecy;<br> and to another <b>discerning</b> of spirits; and to a different one kinds of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/operations.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/gift-discerning-spirits.html">What is the spiritual gift of discerning spirits? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-discernment.html">What does the Bible say about discernment? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Alpha-Course.html">What is the Alpha Course? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/discerning.htm">Discerning: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Discerning (29 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Acts 27:39</a></span><br />And when the day came, they were not <span class="boldtext">discerning</span> the land, but a certain creek were perceiving having a beach, into which they took counsel, if possible, to thrust forward the ship,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">1 Corinthians 1:19</a></span><br />For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, I will bring the discernment of the <span class="boldtext">discerning</span> to nothing."<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4</a></span><br />for of nothing to myself have I been conscious, but not in this have I been declared right -- and he who is <span class="boldtext">discerning</span> me is the Lord:<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-29.htm">1 Corinthians 11:29</a></span><br />For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not <span class="boldtext">discerning</span> the Lord's body.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-31.htm">1 Corinthians 11:31</a></span><br />for if ourselves we were <span class="boldtext">discerning</span>, we would not be being judged,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">1 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another <span class="boldtext">discerning</span> of spirits; to another different kinds of languages; and to another the interpretation of languages. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />for the reckoning of God is living, and working, and sharp above every two-edged sword, and piercing unto the dividing asunder both of soul and spirit, of joints also and marrow, and a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Genesis 41:33</a></span><br />Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said unto Joseph: 'Forasmuch as God hath shown thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-13.htm">Deuteronomy 1:13</a></span><br />Take wise men of understanding and well known according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ruth/2-19.htm">Ruth 2:19</a></span><br />And her mother-in-law saith to her, 'Where hast thou gleaned to-day? and where hast thou wrought? may he who is <span class="boldtext">discerning</span> thee be blessed.' And she declareth to her mother-in-law with whom she hath wrought, and saith, 'The name of the man with whom I have wrought to-day 'is' Boaz.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-17.htm">2 Samuel 14:17</a></span><br />Then thy handmaid said: Let, I pray thee, the word of my lord the king be for my comfort; for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad; and the LORD thy God be with thee.'<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9</a></span><br />Give Thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge Thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this Thy great people?'<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a></span><br />behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezra/3-13.htm">Ezra 3:13</a></span><br />and the people are not <span class="boldtext">discerning</span> the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people, for the people are shouting -- a great shout -- and the noise hath been heard unto a distance.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></span><br />(The wise man, hearing, will get greater learning, and the acts of the man of good sense will be wisely guided:)<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/10-13.htm">Proverbs 10:13</a></span><br />In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/14-6.htm">Proverbs 14:6</a></span><br />A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a <span class="boldtext">discerning</span> person.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/14-33.htm">Proverbs 14:33</a></span><br />In the heart of him that hath discernment wisdom resteth; but in the inward part of fools it maketh itself known. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/16-21.htm">Proverbs 16:21</a></span><br />The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Proverbs 17:28</a></span><br />Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be <span class="boldtext">discerning</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/18-15.htm">Proverbs 18:15</a></span><br />The heart of the <span class="boldtext">discerning</span> gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge. <br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25</a></span><br />When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Proverbs 28:7</a></span><br />He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:11</a></span><br />And again I saw under the sun that the reward goes not to him who is quick, or the fruits of war to the strong; and there is no bread for the wise, or wealth for men of learning, or respect for those who have knowledge; but time and chance come to all.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/29-14.htm">Isaiah 29:14</a></span><br />For this cause I will again do a strange thing among this people, a thing to be wondered at: and the wisdom of their wise men will come to nothing, and the sense of their guides will no longer be seen.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/1-4.htm">Daniel 1:4</a></span><br />youths in whom was no blemish, but well-favored, and skilful in all wisdom, and endued with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king's palace; and that he should teach them the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hosea/14-9.htm">Hosea 14:9</a></span><br />Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? 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