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wise

Meaning of “wise”

Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:6

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Job 37:24
Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
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1611 witness · Job 37:24 · retained source text

Men doe therefore feare him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

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