1 Chronicles 12:32
New International Version
32 from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do(A)—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;
1 Chronicles 12:32
King James Version
32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.
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Ephesians 5:17
New International Version
17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.(A)
Ephesians 5:17
King James Version
17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
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Luke 12:56-57
New International Version
56 Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that you don’t know how to interpret this present time?(A)
57 “Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?
Luke 12:56-57
King James Version
56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?
57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
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Esther 1:13
New International Version
13 Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times(A)
Esther 1:13
King James Version
13 Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:
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Isaiah 33:6
New International Version
Isaiah 33:6
King James Version
6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.
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Matthew 16:3
New International Version
3 and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.[a](A)
Footnotes
- Matthew 16:3 Some early manuscripts do not have When evening comes … of the times.
Matthew 16:3
King James Version
3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
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Ecclesiastes 7:19
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 7:19
King James Version
19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
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Proverbs 14:8
New International Version
Proverbs 14:8
King James Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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Isaiah 22:12-14
New International Version
12 The Lord, the Lord Almighty,
called you on that day(A)
to weep(B) and to wail,
to tear out your hair(C) and put on sackcloth.(D)
13 But see, there is joy and revelry,(E)
slaughtering of cattle and killing of sheep,
eating of meat and drinking of wine!(F)
“Let us eat and drink,” you say,
“for tomorrow we die!”(G)
14 The Lord Almighty has revealed this in my hearing:(H) “Till your dying day this sin will not be atoned(I) for,” says the Lord, the Lord Almighty.
Isaiah 22:12-14
King James Version
12 And in that day did the Lord God of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:
13 And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.
14 And it was revealed in mine ears by the Lord of hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord God of hosts.
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Proverbs 24:5
New International Version
Saying 22
5 The wise prevail through great power,
and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
Proverbs 24:5
King James Version
5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
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Genesis 49:14
New International Version
Footnotes
- Genesis 49:14 Or strong
- Genesis 49:14 Or the campfires; or the saddlebags
Genesis 49:14
King James Version
14 Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
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Micah 6:9
New International Version
Israel’s Guilt and Punishment
Footnotes
- Micah 6:9 The meaning of the Hebrew for this line is uncertain.
Micah 6:9
King James Version
9 The Lord's voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.
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Ecclesiastes 9:18
New International Version
18 Wisdom(A) is better than weapons of war,
but one sinner destroys much good.
Ecclesiastes 9:18
King James Version
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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