Heart of Wisdom

Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious]. Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, in seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you]. (Colossians 4:5-6)

Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak]. (Ephesians 4:29)

But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:15)

The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way], But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things. (Proverbs 15:28)

The mouth of the righteous proclaims wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice and truth.

The teachings of his God are in his heart. His feet do not slip.

(Psalm 37:30-31)

He taught me and told me, Let your heart fully embrace what I have to say; retain my words and keep them in mind; keep my commandments and live!

Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

Do not turn away from her (Wisdom) and she will guard and protect you; Love her, and she will watch over you (Proverbs 4:4-6) For [skillful and godly] wisdom will enter your heart And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

Discretion will watch over you, Understanding and discernment will guard you.

To keep you from the way of evil and the evil man, From the man who speaks perverse things.

From those who leave the paths of uprightness To walk in the ways of darkness;

Who find joy in doing evil And delight in the perversity of evil,

Whose paths are crooked, And who are devious in their ways. (Proverbs 2:10-15) Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom, And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],

For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver, And her gain is better than fine gold.

She is more precious than rubies; And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value]. (Proverbs 3:13-15) How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. (Proverbs 16:16)