Proverbs 10:23
New American Standard Bible
23 Doing wickedness is like (A)sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.
Proverbs 10:23
New International Version
23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(A)
but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23
King James Version
23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
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Proverbs 10:23
New King James Version
23 (A)To do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.
Proverbs 11:12
New American Standard Bible
12 One who despises his neighbor lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding keeps silent.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:12 Lit heart
Proverbs 11:12
New International Version
Proverbs 11:12
King James Version
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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Proverbs 11:12
New King James Version
12 He who [a]is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:12 Lit. lacks heart
Proverbs 15:21
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:21 Lit heart
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 15:21
King James Version
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
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Proverbs 15:21
New King James Version
21 (A)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of [a]discernment,
(B)But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:21 Lit. heart
Proverbs 17:27
New American Standard Bible
27 One who (A)withholds his words [a]has knowledge,
And one who has a (B)cool spirit is a person of understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:27 Lit knows
Proverbs 17:27
New International Version
Proverbs 17:27
King James Version
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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Proverbs 17:27
New King James Version
27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
Proverbs 20:5
New American Standard Bible
5 A plan in the heart of a person is like deep water,
But a person of understanding draws it out.
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.
Proverbs 20:5
King James Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Proverbs 20:5
New King James Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding will draw it out.
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