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Proverbs 1:5
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5 And wise man shall hear and increase in learning, and a man of [a]understanding shall attain unto wise counsels,

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  1. Proverbs 1:5 As he showeth that these parables containing the effect of religion as touching manners and doctrine, do appertain to the simple people: so doth he declare that the same is also necessary for them that are wise and learned.
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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—

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Proverbs 10:13
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13 In the lips of him that hath understanding, wisdom is found, and [a]a rod shall be for the back of him that is destitute of wisdom.

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  1. Proverbs 10:13 That is, God will find him out to punish him.
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Proverbs 10:13
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13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,(A)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.(B)

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Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding, and is known [a]in the midst of fools.

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  1. Proverbs 14:33 Forasmuch as they are convicted thereby and put to silence.
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Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning(A)
    and even among fools she lets herself be known.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known
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Proverbs 15
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Proverbs 15:14
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14 The heart of him that hath understanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is fed with foolishness.

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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.

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Proverbs 15:24
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24 The way of life is on high to the prudent, to avoid from hell beneath.

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Proverbs 15:24
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24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent
    to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.

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Proverbs 16
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Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent and [a]the sweetness of the lips shall increase doctrine.

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  1. Proverbs 16:21 The sweet words of consolation, which come forth of a godly heart.
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Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.[a](A)

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  1. Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
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Proverbs 15
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Proverbs 18:15
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15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh learning.

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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.

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Proverbs 19:25
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25 (A)Smite a scorner, and the [a]foolish will beware: and reprove the prudent, and he will understand knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 19:25 That is, the simple and ignorant men learn, when they see the wicked punished.
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Proverbs 19:25
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25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke the discerning,(A) and they will gain knowledge.(B)

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Proverbs 28:2
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2 For the transgression of the land [a]there are many princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge a realm likewise endureth long.

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  1. Proverbs 28:2 The state of the commonweal is oftentimes changed.
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Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
    but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

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Proverbs 28:11
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11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit: but the poor that hath understanding, can try [a]him.

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  1. Proverbs 28:11 And judge that he is not wise.
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Proverbs 28:11
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11 The rich are wise in their own eyes;
    one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

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