Character

Listen to Proverbs Chapter 16 & 17 & 18 or read "Character"
Some characteristics of those who are wise according to the book of Proverbs:

Humility

When pride comes, shame follows.
But wisdom comes to those who are not proud. (11:2)
Know & Respect God
If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. To know the Holy One is to gain understanding. (9:10)
Delight in wisdom
A foolish person finds pleasure in doing evil things.
But a man who has understanding takes delight in wisdom. (10:23)
Seeks wisdom
It is much better to get wisdom than gold.
It is much better to choose understanding than silver. (16:16)
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister.
Call understanding a member of your family. (7:4)
Choose companions carefully
Anyone who walks with wise people grows wise.
But a companion of foolish people suffers harm. (13:20)
Blessing to others
My child, if your heart is wise,
my heart will be glad. (23:15)
Careful with words
Thoughtless words cut like a sword.
But the tongue of wise people brings healing. (12:18)
The hearts of wise people guide their mouths.
Their words make people want to learn more. (16:23)
Self-control
The best food and olive oil are stored up in the houses of wise people.
But a foolish man eats up everything he has. (21:20)
A foolish person lets his anger run wild.
But a wise person keeps himself under control. (29:11)
Seek wise counsel
Wisdom is too high for anyone who is foolish.
He has nothing to say when people meet at the city gate to conduct business. (24:6)
Listen and learn
Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned.
Let those who understand what is right get guidance. (1:5)
The way of a foolish person seems right to him.
But a wise person listens to advice. (12:15)
Conciliatory
Those who make fun of others stir up a city.
But wise people turn anger away. (29:8)
Hard worker
A child who gathers crops in summer is wise.
But a child who sleeps at harvest time brings shame. (10:5)
You people who don't want to work, think about the ant!
Consider its ways and be wise! (6:6)
Low view of wealth
Don't wear yourself out to get rich.
Be wise enough to say no.
When you take even a quick look at riches, they are gone.
They grow wings and fly away into the sky like an eagle. (23:4-5)
Kindness
Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker.
But anyone who is kind to those in need honors God. (14:31)
A friend loves at all times.
He is there to help when trouble comes. (17:17)
Honesty
An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips. (24:26)
An honest witness tells the truth.
But a dishonest witness tells lies. (12:17)
Teachable
Anyone who loves to be trained loves knowledge.
Anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid. (12:1)
Kind to animals
Those who do what is right take good care of their animals.
But the kindest acts of those who do wrong are mean. (12:10)
Slow to anger
Anyone who is patient has great understanding.
But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish he is. (14:29)

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