But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.

Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?

And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.