Proverbs 15:14
New International Version
14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(A)
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:14
King James Version
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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Proverbs 15:31-33
New International Version
Proverbs 15:31-33
Holman Christian Standard Bible
32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(B)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[b](C)
33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.(D)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:31 Lit An ear that
- Proverbs 15:32 Lit acquires a heart
Proverbs 15:31-33
King James Version
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 honour is humility.
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Proverbs 16:16
New International Version
Proverbs 16:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 Get wisdom—
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding—
it is preferable to silver.(A)
Proverbs 16:16
King James Version
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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Proverbs 16:21
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
Proverbs 16:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Lit and sweetness of lips
Proverbs 16:21
King James Version
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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Proverbs 17:24
New International Version
24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes(A) wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
24 Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
but a fool’s eyes(A) roam to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
King James Version
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
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Proverbs 18:15
New International Version
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
Proverbs 18:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.(A)
Proverbs 18:15
King James Version
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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Proverbs 19:20
New International Version
Proverbs 19:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:20 Lit in your end
Proverbs 19:20
King James Version
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
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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.
Proverbs 20:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;(A)
but a man of understanding draws it 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 20:18
New International Version
18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)
Proverbs 20:18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:18
King James Version
18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
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