A wise man listens to his parents (Proverbs 1:8, 4:1), loves those who reprove him (9:8), heeds life-giving reproof (15:31), and receives commandments (10:8).
He brings healing with words (12:18). His teaching is a fountain of life (13:14). Those who walk with him become wise (13:20). His mouth commends knowledge (15:2).
His sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness (16:21). He makes his speech judicious (16:23).
He quietly holds back, and does not give full vent to his spirit (29:11). He protects himself with wise words (14:3). He is cautious and turns away from evil (14:16).
He appeases the king’s wrath (16:14). He earns the king’s favor (14:35). He is impartial (24:23).
His fruit is the tree of life (11:30). He scales the city of the mighty (21:22). His wealth is a crown (14:24). He does not devour his treasure (21:20). He enhances his might (24:5).
He inherits honor (3:35), grows in wisdom (9:9), gladdens his father (10:1), builds up his house (14:1), wins souls (11:30), and establishes plans with counsel (20:18).
He will dwell among the wise (15:31).
But most of all, the wise man builds his house on the rock: he hears the words of Christ and does them (Matthew 7:24).
“Behold, something greater than Solomon is here.”
– Matthew 12:42
I Am Aaron Shafovaloff 