Verses about 'discernment'
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
Romans 5:12
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
Ecclesiastes 10:2
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Hebrews 5:14
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
James 3:17
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Matthew 10:16
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment.
Philippians 1:9
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:15
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
Proverbs 15:31
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15:32
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Proverbs 29:11
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 4:5