I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I admonish [you].

Does not nature itself teach you, that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him?

Awake to righteousness, and do not sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are despised!

The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways, but the folly of fools leads astray.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it shall be given to him.

Is there anyone wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct [that] his works [are] in meekness of wisdom.

This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.