Definitions from Proverbs: Part 2- Fool or Wise?

Here is Part 2!

If you read over these descriptions(or those in Part 1) and find yourself lacking in wisdom, don't be discouraged!

"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."

~James 1:5

~Chapter 17~

vs. 12 Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.

vs. 24 A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

vs. 25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.

vs. 28 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

~Chapter 18~

vs. 2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.

vs. 6 A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

vs. 7 A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

vs. 13 He who answers before listening-that is his folly and his shame.

vs. 15 The heart of the discerning aquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.

~Chapter 20~

vs. 1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

vs. 3 It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

~Chapter 21~

vs. 11 When a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge.

vs. 20 In the house of the wise are stores of choice foods and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.

vs. 22 A wise man attacks the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

~Chapter 23~

vs. 9 A fool... will scorn the wisdom of your words.

vs. 19-21 Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart to the right path. Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

~Chapter 24~

vs. 5-6 A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisors.

~Chapter 26~

vs. 7 Like a lame man's legs that hang limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

vs. 8 Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

vs. 9 Like a thornbush in a drunkards hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

vs. 11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

~Chapter 27~

vs. 22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding him like grain with a pestle, you will not remove his folly from him.

~Chapter 28~

vs. 26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

~Chapter 29~

vs. 8 ... Wise men turn away anger.

vs. 11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

vs. 20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

~Chapter 30~

vs. 32 If you have played the fool and exalted yourself, or if you have planned evil, clap your hand over your mouth!

Again I encourage you!:

"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."

~James 1:5