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Proverbs 1:5
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Proverbs 1:5
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5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
Proverbs 1:5
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Proverbs 1:5
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5 let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning
and the discerning acquire skill,(A)
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—
Proverbs 12:15
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Proverbs 12:15
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Proverbs 12:15
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Proverbs 12:15
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15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to advice.(A)
Proverbs 12:15
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Proverbs 12:15
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Proverbs 13:1
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Proverbs 13:1
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13 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
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Proverbs 13:1
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- 13.1 Cn: Heb A wise child the discipline of his father
Proverbs 13:1
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Proverbs 13:1
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13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.(A)
Proverbs 13:10
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Proverbs 13:10
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10 Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is with people who take advice.
Proverbs 13:10
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Proverbs 13:10
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10 By insolence the empty-headed person makes strife,
but wisdom is with those who take advice.(A)
Proverbs 13:10
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Proverbs 13:10
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10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(A)
Proverbs 13:13
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Proverbs 13:13
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13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it,
but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13
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Proverbs 13:13
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13 Those who despise a word bring destruction on themselves,
but those who respect a command will be rewarded.(A)
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Proverbs 13:13
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Proverbs 17:4
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Proverbs 17:4
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4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
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Proverbs 17:4
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4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
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Proverbs 17:4
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4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Proverbs 17:10
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Proverbs 17:10
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10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
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Proverbs 17:10
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10 A rebuke strikes deeper into a discerning person
than a hundred blows into a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
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Proverbs 17:10
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10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
more than a hundred lashes a fool.
Proverbs 18:1-2
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Proverbs 18:1-2
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18 A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness,
and defies all sound judgment.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
but only in revealing his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:1-2
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Proverbs 18:1-2
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18 The one who lives alone is self-indulgent,
showing contempt for all sound judgment.[a]
2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing personal opinion.(A)
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- 18.1 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 18:1-2
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Proverbs 18:1-2
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18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding
but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
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Proverbs 18:13
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13 He who answers before he hears,
that is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
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Proverbs 18:13
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13 If one gives answer before hearing,
it is folly and shame.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
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Proverbs 18:13
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13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(A)
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