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Proverbs 1:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible

5 a wise man will listen and increase his learning,(A)
and a discerning man will obtain guidance—

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Proverbs 1:5
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5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,(A)
    and let the discerning get guidance—

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Proverbs 16:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible

21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech[a] increases learning.(A)

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  1. Proverbs 16:21 Lit and sweetness of lips
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Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.[a](A)

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  1. Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
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Proverbs 16:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible

23 A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.[a](A)

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  1. Proverbs 16:23 Lit learning upon his lips
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Proverbs 16:23
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23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,(A)
    and their lips promote instruction.[a](B)

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  1. Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
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