Lexicon :: Strong's H7919 - śāḵal

“O that they were wise, that they understood this,

That they could discern their future and ultimate fate!

Then the Philistine commanders (princes) came out to battle, and it happened as often as they did, that David acted more wisely and had more success than all Saul’s servants. So his name was highly esteemed.

“All this,” said David, “the LORD made me understand in writing by His hand upon me, all the work and details [to be done] according to this plan.”

On the second day, all of the heads of fathers’ households of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, were gathered before Ezra the scribe to gain insight into the words of [fn]the Law (divine instruction).

“You [also] gave Your good Spirit to instruct them,

You did not withhold Your manna from their mouth,

And You gave them water for their thirst.

“Can a vigorous man be of use to God,

Or a wise man be useful to himself?

Because they turned aside from following Him

And would not consider or show regard for any of His ways,

‘Job speaks without knowledge,

And his words are without wisdom and insight.

Now therefore, O kings, act wisely;

Be instructed and take warning, O leaders (judges, rulers) of the earth.

The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the children of men

To see if there are any who understand (act wisely),

Who [truly] seek after God, [longing for His wisdom and guidance].

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;

I will counsel you [who are willing to learn] with My eye upon you.

The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful;

He has ceased to be wise and to do good.

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

Blessed [by God’s grace and compassion] is he who considers the helpless;

The LORD will save him in the day of trouble.

For God is the King of all the earth;

Sing praises in a skillful psalm and with understanding.

God has looked down from heaven upon the children of men

To see if there is anyone who understands,

Who seeks after God [who requires Him, who longs for Him as essential to life].

Then all men will fear [God’s judgment];

They will declare the work of God,

And they will consider and wisely acknowledge what He has done.

Consider thoughtfully, you senseless (stupid ones) among the people;

And you [dull-minded] fools, when will you become wise and understand?

I will behave wisely and follow the way of integrity.

When will You come to me?

I will walk in my house in integrity and with a blameless heart.

Our fathers in Egypt did not understand nor appreciate Your miracles;

They did not remember the abundance of Your mercies nor imprint Your lovingkindnesses on their hearts,

But they were rebellious at the sea, at the [fn]Red Sea.

I have better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers [because of Your word],

For Your testimonies are my meditation.

To receive instruction in wise behavior and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness,

Righteousness, justice, and integrity;

He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,

But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.

When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,

But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.

The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,

But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.

The [chosen] path of life leads upward for the wise,

That he may keep away from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) below.

He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,

And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the LORD.

The heart of the wise instructs his mouth [in wisdom]

And adds persuasiveness to his lips.

A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family]

And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.

A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;

Wherever he turns, he prospers.

House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers,

But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the LORD.

When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;

But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.

A man who wanders from the way of understanding (godly wisdom)

Will remain in the assembly of the dead.

So that they may see and know,

And consider and understand together,

That the hand of the LORD has done this,

That the Holy One of Israel has created it.

They do not know, nor do they understand, for God has muddied their eyes so that they cannot see, and their hearts (minds) as well so that they cannot understand.

Indeed, My Servant (the Messiah) will act wisely and prosper;

He will be raised and lifted up and greatly exalted.

“Then [in the final time] I will give you [spiritual] shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and [true] understanding.

For the shepherds [of the people] have become [like brutes,] irrational and stupid,

And have not searched for the LORD or asked about Him or realized their need for Him;

Therefore they have not been wise and have not prospered,

And all their flocks are scattered.