Proverbs 10:13
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Proverbs 10:13
King James Version
13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
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Proverbs 10:23
New International Version
23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(A)
but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23
King James Version
23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
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Proverbs 13:15
New International Version
15 Good judgment wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:15 Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.
Proverbs 13:15
King James Version
15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
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Proverbs 14:6
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6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(A)
Proverbs 14:6
King James Version
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
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Proverbs 14:8
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Proverbs 14:8
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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Proverbs 14:15
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15 The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.(A)
Proverbs 14:15
King James Version
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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Proverbs 14:33
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known
Proverbs 14:33
King James Version
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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Proverbs 15:21
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21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(A)
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
Proverbs 15:21
King James Version
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
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Proverbs 16:16
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Proverbs 16:16
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16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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Proverbs 17:24
New International Version
24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes(A) wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
King James Version
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
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Proverbs 19:8
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8 The one who gets wisdom loves life;
the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.(A)
Proverbs 19:8
King James Version
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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Proverbs 20:5
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5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
but one who has insight draws them out.
Proverbs 20:5
King James Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Proverbs 20:12
New International Version
12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—
the Lord has made them both.(A)
Proverbs 20:12
King James Version
12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them.
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