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Proverbs 10:23
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23 Doing wickedness is like (A)sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.

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Proverbs 10:23
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23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
    but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

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Proverbs 10:23
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23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(A)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

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Proverbs 11:12
New American Standard Bible

12 One who despises his neighbor lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding keeps silent.

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  1. Proverbs 11:12 Lit heart
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Proverbs 11:12
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12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
    a sensible person keeps quiet.

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Proverbs 11:12
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12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(A)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(B)

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Proverbs 15:21
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21 Foolishness is joy to one who lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding (A)walks straight.

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  1. Proverbs 15:21 Lit heart
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Proverbs 15:21
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21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
    a sensible person stays on the right path.

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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.

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Proverbs 17:27
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27 One who (A)withholds his words [a]has knowledge,
And one who has a (B)cool spirit is a person of understanding.

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  1. Proverbs 17:27 Lit knows
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Proverbs 17:27
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27 A truly wise person uses few words;
    a person with understanding is even-tempered.

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Proverbs 17:27
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27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(A)
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(B)

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Proverbs 20:5
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5 A plan in the heart of a person is like deep water,
But a person of understanding draws it out.

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Proverbs 20:5
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5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
    a person with understanding will draw it out.

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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.

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