Oh, I know, "Wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.

The wise can see where they are going, and fools cannot." But I also know that the same fate is waiting for us all.

So then, we do not speak in words taught by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, as we explain spiritual truths to those who have the Spirit.

Whoever has the Spirit, however, is able to judge the value of everything, but no one is able to judge him.

They answered, "Each of us had a dream, and there is no one here to explain what the dreams mean." "It is God who gives the ability to interpret dreams," Joseph said. "Tell me your dreams."

The king said to him, "I have had a dream, and no one can explain it. I have been told that you can interpret dreams."

Joseph answered, "I cannot, Your Majesty, but God will give a favorable interpretation."

and he said to them, "We will never find a better man than Joseph, a man who has God's spirit in him."

The king said to Joseph, "God has shown you all this, so it is obvious that you have greater wisdom and insight than anyone else.

Perhaps an angel may come to their aid--- one of God's thousands of angels, who remind us of our duty.

so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise.

But there is a God in heaven, who reveals mysteries. He has informed Your Majesty what will happen in the future. Now I will tell you the dream, the vision you had while you were asleep.

Now, this mystery was revealed to me, not because I am wiser than anyone else, but so that Your Majesty may learn the meaning of your dream and understand the thoughts that have come to you.

"This is the dream I had," said King Nebuchadnezzar. "Now, Belteshazzar, tell me what it means. None of my royal advisers could tell me, but you can, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you."

At this, Daniel, who is also called Belteshazzar, was so alarmed that he could not say anything. The king said to him, "Belteshazzar, don't let the dream and its message alarm you." Belteshazzar replied, "Your Majesty, I wish that the dream and its explanation applied to your enemies and not to you.

Above all else, however, remember that none of us can explain by ourselves a prophecy in the Scriptures.

When Moses went down from Mount Sinai carrying the Ten Commandments, his face was shining because he had been speaking with the LORD; but he did not know it.

Aaron and all the people looked at Moses and saw that his face was shining, and they were afraid to go near him.

Love wisdom, and she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will bring you honor.

She will be your crowning glory."

An intelligent person aims at wise action, but a fool starts off in many directions.

Being wise is better than being strong; yes, knowledge is more important than strength.

As they looked on, a change came over Jesus: his face was shining like the sun, and his clothes were dazzling white.

All those sitting in the Council fixed their eyes on Stephen and saw that his face looked like the face of an angel.

They will be ruthless and show no mercy to anyone, young or old.

The members of the Council were amazed to see how bold Peter and John were and to learn that they were ordinary men of no education. They realized then that they had been companions of Jesus.

And now, Lord, take notice of the threats they have made, and allow us, your servants, to speak your message with all boldness.

And pray also for me, that God will give me a message when I am ready to speak, so that I may speak boldly and make known the gospel's secret.

But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength, so that I was able to proclaim the full message for all the Gentiles to hear; and I was rescued from being sentenced to death.