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13 On the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

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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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23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief, but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

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23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(A)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

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15 Good understanding giveth favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.

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15 Good judgment wins favor,
    but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:15 Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.

A scorner seeketh wisdom and findeth it not, but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

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The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(A)

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The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is to be deceived.

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The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,(A)
    but the folly of fools is deception.(B)

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15 The simple believeth every word, but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

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15 The simple believe anything,
    but the prudent give thought to their steps.(A)

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33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding, but that which is innermost in fools is made known.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge, but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

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14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(A)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

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21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom, but the man of understanding walketh uprightly.

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21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(A)
    but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

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16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver!

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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold,
    to get insight(A) rather than silver!(B)

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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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21 The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive

10 A reproof entereth deeper into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.

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10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
    more than a hundred lashes a fool.

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24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

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24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
    but a fool’s eyes(A) wander to the ends of the earth.

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