Font Size
Proverbs 18:2
King James Version
Proverbs 18:2
King James Version
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Read full chapter
Proverbs 18:2
New International Version
Proverbs 18:2
New International Version
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding
but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)
Proverbs 18:2
New King James Version
Proverbs 18:2
New King James Version
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his (A)own heart.
Proverbs 18:15
King James Version
Proverbs 18:15
King James Version
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Read full chapter
Proverbs 18:15
New International Version
Proverbs 18:15
New International Version
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
Proverbs 18:15
New King James Version
Proverbs 18:15
New King James Version
15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 24:3-7
King James Version
Proverbs 24:3-7
King James Version
3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Read full chapter
Proverbs 24:3-7
New International Version
Proverbs 24:3-7
New International Version
Saying 21
3 By wisdom a house is built,(A)
and through understanding it is established;
4 through knowledge its rooms are filled
with rare and beautiful treasures.(B)
Saying 22
5 The wise prevail through great power,
and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
6 Surely you need guidance to wage war,
and victory is won through many advisers.(C)
Saying 23
7 Wisdom is too high for fools;
in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.
Proverbs 24:3-7
New King James Version
Proverbs 24:3-7
New King James Version
3 Through wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
4 By knowledge the rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.
5 (A)A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
6 (B)For by wise counsel you will wage your own war,
And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
7 (C)Wisdom is too lofty for a fool;
He does not open his mouth in the gate.
Proverbs 7:27
King James Version
Proverbs 7:27
King James Version
27 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
Read full chapter
Proverbs 7:27
New International Version
Proverbs 7:27
New International Version
27 Her house is a highway to the grave,
leading down to the chambers of death.(A)
Proverbs 7:27
New King James Version
Proverbs 7:27
New King James Version
Read full chapter
Footnotes
- Proverbs 7:27 Or Sheol
Proverbs 26:6-11
King James Version
Proverbs 26:6-11
King James Version
6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
Read full chapter
Proverbs 26:6-11
New International Version
Proverbs 26:6-11
New International Version
6 Sending a message by the hands of a fool(A)
is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.
7 Like the useless legs of one who is lame
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.(B)
8 Like tying a stone in a sling
is the giving of honor to a fool.(C)
9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.(D)
10 Like an archer who wounds at random
is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.
11 As a dog returns to its vomit,(E)
so fools repeat their folly.(F)
Proverbs 26:6-11
New King James Version
Proverbs 26:6-11
New King James Version
6 He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
7 Like the legs of the lame that hang limp
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
8 Like one who binds a stone in a sling
Is he who gives honor to a fool.
9 Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
10 [a]The great God who formed everything
Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages.
11 (A)As a dog returns to his own vomit,
(B)So a fool repeats his folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:10 Heb. difficult in v. 10; ancient and modern translators differ greatly
Proverbs 28:5
King James Version
Proverbs 28:5
King James Version
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
Read full chapter
Proverbs 28:5
New International Version
Proverbs 28:5
New International Version
5 Evildoers do not understand what is right,
but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.
Proverbs 28:5
New King James Version
Proverbs 28:5
New King James Version
New International Version (NIV) 
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan.
New King James Version (NKJV) 
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.