Proverbs 18:15
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15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.(A)
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 21:20
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20 Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
but a foolish man consumes them.[a](A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:20 Lit it
Proverbs 21:22
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22 A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.(A)
Proverbs 24:23-25
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23 These sayings also belong to the wise:(A)
It is not good to show partiality in judgment.(B)
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent”(C)—
people will curse him,(D) and tribes will denounce him;
25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
and a generous blessing will come to them.
Proverbs 29:8
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8 Mockers inflame a city,(A)
but the wise turn away anger.
Proverbs 29:11
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:11 Lit spirit
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