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Proverbs 10:23
Expanded Bible
Proverbs 10:23
Expanded Bible
23 A foolish person ·enjoys [makes a sport of] doing wrong,
but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
Proverbs 10:23
Amplified Bible
Proverbs 10:23
Amplified Bible
23
Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
Proverbs 10:23
New International Version
Proverbs 10:23
New International Version
23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(A)
but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
Proverbs 11:12
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Proverbs 11:12
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12 People ·without good sense [who lack sense/heart] ·find fault with [despise; belittle] their neighbors,
but those with understanding keep quiet.
Proverbs 11:12
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Proverbs 11:12
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12
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 11:12
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Proverbs 11:12
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Proverbs 15:21
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Proverbs 15:21
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21 A person without ·wisdom [sense/heart] enjoys being foolish,
but someone with understanding ·does what is right [walks straight ahead].
Proverbs 15:21
Amplified Bible
Proverbs 15:21
Amplified Bible
21
Foolishness is joy to him who is without heart and lacks [intelligent, common] sense,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly [making his course straight].(A)
Proverbs 15:21
New International Version
Proverbs 15:21
New International Version
21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(A)
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
Proverbs 17:27
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Proverbs 17:27
Expanded Bible
27 The wise ·say very little [restrain/hold back their talk],
and those with understanding stay ·calm [coolheaded].
Proverbs 17:27
Amplified Bible
Proverbs 17:27
Amplified Bible
27
He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words,
And a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper).(A)
Proverbs 17:27
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Proverbs 17:27
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Proverbs 20:5
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Proverbs 20:5
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5 People’s ·thoughts [advice; purpose] can be like a deep ·well [L waters],
but someone with understanding can ·find the wisdom there [draw it out].
Proverbs 20:5
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Proverbs 20:5
Amplified Bible
5
A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.(A)
Proverbs 20:5
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Proverbs 20:5
New International Version
5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
but one who has insight draws them out.
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