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Proverbs 18:15
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Proverbs 18:15
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15 Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
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Proverbs 18:15
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15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
James 1:5
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James 1:5
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5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
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James 1:5
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James 1:5
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5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,(A) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.(B)
Proverbs 15:14
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Proverbs 15:14
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14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:14
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Proverbs 15:14
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14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(A)
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Luke 10:39
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Luke 10:39
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39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught.
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Luke 10:39
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Luke 10:39
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Proverbs 23:23
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Proverbs 23:23
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23 Get the truth and never sell it;
also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.
Proverbs 23:23
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Proverbs 23:23
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23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(A)
Proverbs 9:9
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Proverbs 9:9
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9 Instruct the wise,
and they will be even wiser.
Teach the righteous,
and they will learn even more.
Proverbs 9:9
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Proverbs 9:9
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9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.(A)
Proverbs 4:7
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Proverbs 4:7
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7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!
And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.
Proverbs 4:7
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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 1:5
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Proverbs 1:5
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5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser.
Let those with understanding receive guidance
Proverbs 1:5
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Proverbs 1:5
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5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,(A)
and let the discerning get guidance—
Psalm 119:97-104
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Psalm 119:97-104
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Mem
97 Oh, how I love your instructions!
I think about them all day long.
98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
for they are my constant guide.
99 Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,
for I am always thinking of your laws.
100 I am even wiser than my elders,
for I have kept your commandments.
101 I have refused to walk on any evil path,
so that I may remain obedient to your word.
102 I haven’t turned away from your regulations,
for you have taught me well.
103 How sweet your words taste to me;
they are sweeter than honey.
104 Your commandments give me understanding;
no wonder I hate every false way of life.
Psalm 119:97-104
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Psalm 119:97-104
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מ Mem
97 Oh, how I love your law!(A)
I meditate(B) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(C) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(D)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(E)
101 I have kept my feet(F) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(G)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(H)
for you yourself have taught(I) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(J) to my mouth!(K)
104 I gain understanding(L) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(M)
1 Kings 3:9
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1 Kings 3:9
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9 Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?”
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1 Kings 3:9
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1 Kings 3:9
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9 So give your servant a discerning(A) heart to govern your people and to distinguish(B) between right and wrong. For who is able(C) to govern this great people of yours?”
Proverbs 10:14
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Proverbs 10:14
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14 Wise people treasure knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
Proverbs 10:14
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Proverbs 10:14
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Proverbs 4:5
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Proverbs 4:5
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5 Get wisdom; develop good judgment.
Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.
Proverbs 4:5
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Proverbs 4:5
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5 Get wisdom,(A) get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
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2 Timothy 3:15-17
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15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
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2 Timothy 3:15-17
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2 Timothy 3:15-17
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15 and how from infancy(A) you have known the Holy Scriptures,(B) which are able to make you wise(C) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed(D) and is useful for teaching,(E) rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,(F) 17 so that the servant of God[a](G) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.(H)
Footnotes
- 2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,
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