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Proverbs 18:15-17
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 The [a](A)mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
And the (B)ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A person’s (C)gift makes room for him
And brings him before great people.
17 The first [b]to plead his case seems right,
Until [c]another comes and examines him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:15 Lit heart
- Proverbs 18:17 Lit in his plea
- Proverbs 18:17 Lit his neighbor
Proverbs 18:15-17
New International Version
Proverbs 18:15-17
New International Version
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
16 A gift(B) opens the way
and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
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