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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

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Proverbs 1:5-6
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5-6 I want those already wise to become wiser and become leaders by exploring the depths of meaning in these nuggets of truth.”

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Listen to Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 3:35, Proverbs 9:8-9, Proverbs 10:14, Proverbs 11:29, Proverbs 14:3, Proverbs 14:16, Proverbs 14:24, Proverbs 15:2
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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 3:35
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35 The wise inherit honor,
    but fools are put to shame!

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Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise are promoted to honor, but fools are promoted to shame!

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Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise inherit honor,
    but fools get only shame.

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Proverbs 9:8-9
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8 So don’t bother correcting mockers;
    they will only hate you.
But correct the wise,
    and they will love you.
9 Instruct the wise,
    and they will be even wiser.
Teach the righteous,
    and they will learn even more.

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Proverbs 9:8-9
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7-8 If you rebuke a mocker, you will only get a smart retort; yes, he will snarl at you. So don’t bother with him; he will only hate you for trying to help him. But a wise man, when rebuked, will love you all the more. 9 Teach a wise man, and he will be the wiser; teach a good man, and he will learn more.

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Proverbs 9:8-9
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8 Do not rebuke mockers(A) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(B)
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.(C)

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Proverbs 10:14
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14 Wise people treasure knowledge,
    but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

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Proverbs 10:14
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14 A wise man holds his tongue. Only a fool blurts out everything he knows; that only leads to sorrow and trouble.

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Proverbs 10:14
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14 The wise store up knowledge,(A)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.(B)

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Proverbs 11:29
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29 Those who bring trouble on their families inherit the wind.
    The fool will be a servant to the wise.

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Proverbs 11:29
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29 The fool who provokes his family to anger and resentment will finally have nothing worthwhile left. He shall be the servant of a wiser man.

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Proverbs 11:29
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29 Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
    and the fool will be servant to the wise.(A)

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Proverbs 14:3
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3 A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
    but the words of the wise keep them safe.

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Proverbs 14:3
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3 A rebel’s foolish talk should prick his own pride! But the wise man’s speech is respected.

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Proverbs 14:3
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3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,(A)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.(B)

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Proverbs 14:16
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16 The wise are cautious[a] and avoid danger;
    fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

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  1. 14:16 Hebrew The wise fear.
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Proverbs 14:16
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16 A wise man is cautious and avoids danger; a fool plunges ahead with great confidence.

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Proverbs 14:16
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16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,(A)
    but a fool(B) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

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Proverbs 14:24
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24 Wealth is a crown for the wise;
    the effort of fools yields only foolishness.

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Proverbs 14:24
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24 Wise men are praised for their wisdom; fools are despised for their folly.

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Proverbs 14:24
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24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,
    but the folly of fools yields folly.(A)

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Proverbs 15:2
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2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
    but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

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Proverbs 15:2
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2 A wise teacher makes learning a joy; a rebellious teacher spouts foolishness.

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Proverbs 15:2
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2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,(A)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.(B)

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