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 12:1
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12 To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
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.
1 Corinthians 10:15
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15 You are reasonable people. Decide for yourselves if what I am saying is true.
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Job 34:16
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16 “Now listen to me if you are wise.
Pay attention to what I say.
Job 34:10
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10 “Listen to me, you who have understanding.
Everyone knows that God doesn’t sin!
The Almighty can do no wrong.
Psalm 119:98-100
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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.
Job 34:34
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34 After all, bright people will tell me,
and wise people will hear me say,
2 Chronicles 25:16
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16 But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king’s counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!”
So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel.”
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1 Samuel 25:32-33
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32 David replied to Abigail, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you to meet me today! 33 Thank God for your good sense! Bless you for keeping me from murder and from carrying out vengeance with my own hands.
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