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Embodiment of wisdom and understanding.
The wise person is characterized by their pursuit of knowledge, careful speech, and understanding, as seen in verses like Proverbs 18:4, which speaks of the words of a man's mouth as deep waters.
Contrasted with the wise, representing folly and lack of understanding.
The fool is depicted as one who does not delight in understanding but only in expressing his own opinion, as seen in Proverbs 18:2.
Those who live according to God's ways and are protected by Him.
The righteous are described as having a strong tower in the name of the Lord, providing safety and security, as seen in Proverbs 18:10.
Those who trust in their wealth for security.
The rich are depicted as seeing their wealth as a strong city, but this is contrasted with the true security found in the Lord, as seen in Proverbs 18:11.