KJV dictionary & concordance
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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Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Genesis 3:6
Complete exact-word concordance
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Euen a foole, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips, is esteemed a man of vnderstanding.
1611 marginal noteIob 13.5.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Heare counsell, and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
WINE is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
¶ Wine is a mocker, strong drinke is raging: and whosoeuer is deceiued thereby, is not wise.
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
A wise king scattereth the wicked, & bringeth the wheele ouer them.
1611 marginal noteVerse 8. psal.101.5. &c.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge.
1611 marginal noteChap.19.25.
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
There is treasure to be desired, and oyle in the dwelling of the wise: but a foolish man spendeth it vp.
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
A wise man scaleth the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.
1611 marginal noteEccles.9.14.
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Bow downe thine eare, and heare the words of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge.
My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
My sonne, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall reioyce, euen mine.
1611 marginal noteOr, euen I wil reioyce.
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