James 3:17
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17 But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].
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James 3:17
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17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven(A) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,(B) considerate, submissive, full of mercy(C) and good fruit, impartial and sincere.(D)
Proverbs 4:7
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7
“The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]!
And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation].(A)
Proverbs 4:7
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
- Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get
Proverbs 16:16
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16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.(A)
Proverbs 16:16
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Proverbs 23:23
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23
[a]Buy truth, and do not sell it;
Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:23 The ancient rabbis routinely assumed “truth” to refer to the Torah (Law), and they interpreted the first part of this command to mean that a student should pay a teacher to teach him the Torah if he can find no one to teach him for free. As for the second part, they said that if the student had to pay to learn, he should not view this as grounds to charge for teaching others, but should teach the Torah for free.
Proverbs 23:23
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23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(A)
Proverbs 11:12
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12
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 11:12
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Proverbs 24:3
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3
Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built,
And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation],
Proverbs 24:3
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Saying 21
3 By wisdom a house is built,(A)
and through understanding it is established;
Proverbs 10:21
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21
The lips of the righteous feed and guide many,
But fools [who reject God and His wisdom] die for lack of understanding.
Proverbs 10:21
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21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.(A)
Proverbs 4:5
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5
“Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]!
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 4:5
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5 Get wisdom,(A) get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
Proverbs 15:33
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33
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 15:33
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Proverbs 9:10
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10
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.
Proverbs 9:10
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1 Corinthians 1:24
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24 but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks (Gentiles), Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.(A)
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1 Corinthians 1:24
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24 but to those whom God has called,(A) both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God(B) and the wisdom of God.(C)
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