Proverbs 15:14
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14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
but fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:31-33
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31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction
dwells among the wise.
32 Those who refuse discipline despise themselves,
but those who listen to correction gain understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is wise instruction,
and humility comes before respect.
Proverbs 16:16
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16 Acquiring wisdom is much better than gold,
and acquiring understanding is better than silver.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The skilled mind is called discerning,
and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
Proverbs 17:24
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24 Wisdom is right in front of those with understanding,
but the eyes of fools are off to the edges of the earth.
Proverbs 18:15
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15 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:20
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20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
so you might grow wise in the future.
Proverbs 20:5
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5 Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart;
those with understanding can draw it out.
Proverbs 20:18
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18 Plans are firmed up by advice;
wage wars with good guidance.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When a mocker is punished, the naive person gains wisdom;
when insight comes to the wise, knowledge increases.
Proverbs 22:17-21
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Thirty sayings of the wise
17 Turn your ear and hear the words of the wise;
focus your mind on my knowledge.
18 It will be pleasant if you keep the words in you,
if you have them ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust will be in the Lord,
I’m teaching you today—yes, you.
20 Haven’t I written for you thirty[a] sayings
full of advice and knowledge?
21 Their purpose is to teach you true, reliable words,
so you can report back reliably to those who sent you.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:20 Heb uncertain
Proverbs 23:19
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19 Listen, my child, and be wise!
Keep your mind straight on the path.
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