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Proverbs 15:14
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Proverbs 15:14
New Living Translation
14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:14
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Proverbs 15:14
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14 (A)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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 If you listen to constructive criticism,
you will be at home among the wise.
32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 15:31-33
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Proverbs 15:31-33
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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 to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
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Proverbs 16:16
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16 (A)How much better to get wisdom than (B)gold!
To get understanding is to be chosen rather than (C)silver.
Proverbs 16:16
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Proverbs 16:16
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Proverbs 16:21
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Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:21
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Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech (A)increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
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Proverbs 16:21
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- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
Proverbs 17:24
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Proverbs 17:24
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24 Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom,
but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
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Proverbs 17:24
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24 (A)The discerning sets his face toward wisdom,
but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
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 Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
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Proverbs 18:15
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15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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 Get all the advice and instruction you can,
so you will be wise the rest of your life.
Proverbs 19:20
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Proverbs 19:20
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20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
that you may gain wisdom in (A)the future.
Proverbs 19:20
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Proverbs 19:20
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Proverbs 20:5
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Proverbs 20:5
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5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
a person with understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
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Proverbs 20:5
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5 The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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 Plans succeed through good counsel;
don’t go to war without wise advice.
Proverbs 20:18
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Proverbs 20:18
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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)
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