Proverbs 1:22
New American Standard Bible
22 “How long, you (A)naive ones, will you love simplistic thinking?
And how long will (B)scoffers delight themselves in scoffing
And fools (C)hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:22
New Living Translation
22 “How long, you simpletons,
will you insist on being simpleminded?
How long will you mockers relish your mocking?
How long will you fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 14:7
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:7 Lit know
- Proverbs 14:7 Lit lips
Proverbs 14:7
New Living Translation
7 Stay away from fools,
for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.
Proverbs 21:20
New American Standard Bible
20 There is precious (A)treasure and oil in the home of the wise,
But a foolish person (B)swallows it up.
Proverbs 21:20
New Living Translation
20 The wise have wealth and luxury,
but fools spend whatever they get.
Proverbs 27:12
New American Standard Bible
12 A prudent person sees evil and hides himself;
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12
New Living Translation
12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
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