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Proverbs 15:14
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Proverbs 15:14
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14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge, but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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Proverbs 15:14
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Proverbs 15:14
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14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(A)
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:31-33
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Proverbs 15:31-33
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31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul, but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.
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Proverbs 15:31-33
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Proverbs 15:31-33
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Proverbs 16:16
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Proverbs 16:16
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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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Proverbs 16:21
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Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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Proverbs 16:21
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Proverbs 16:21
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
Proverbs 17:24
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Proverbs 17:24
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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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Proverbs 17:24
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Proverbs 17:24
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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.
Proverbs 18:15
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Proverbs 18:15
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15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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Proverbs 18:15
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Proverbs 18:15
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15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
Proverbs 19:20
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Proverbs 19:20
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20 Hear counsel and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
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Proverbs 20:5
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Proverbs 20:5
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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
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Proverbs 20:5
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5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
but one who has insight draws them out.
Proverbs 20:18
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Proverbs 20:18
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18 Every purpose is established by counsel, but only with good advice make war.
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Proverbs 20:18
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Proverbs 20:18
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18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)
Proverbs 21:11
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Proverbs 21:11
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11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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Proverbs 21:11
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11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 22:17-21
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Proverbs 22:17-21
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17 Bow down thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, that they may indeed be ready upon thy lips.
19 That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made it known to thee this day, even to thee!
20 Have I not written to thee excellent things of counsel and knowledge,
21 that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
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Proverbs 22:17-21
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Proverbs 22:17-21
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Thirty Sayings of the Wise
Saying 1
17 Pay attention(A) and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;(B)
apply your heart to what I teach,(C)
18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
and have all of them ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord,
I teach you today, even you.
20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you,
sayings of counsel and knowledge,
21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,(D)
so that you bring back truthful reports
to those you serve?
Proverbs 23:19
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Proverbs 23:19
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19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
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Proverbs 23:19
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Saying 16
19 Listen, my son,(A) and be wise,
and set your heart on the right path:
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