Proverbs 15:14
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
14 The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
Common English Bible
14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
but fools feed on folly.
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
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 Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
31 The ear that heeds wholesome admonition
will lodge among the wise.
32 Those who ignore instruction despise themselves,
but those who heed admonition gain understanding.(A)
33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor.(B)
Proverbs 15:31-33
Common English Bible
31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction
dwells among the wise.
32 Those who refuse discipline despise themselves,
but those who listen to correction gain understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is wise instruction,
and humility comes before respect.
Proverbs 15:31-33
New International Version
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
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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold!
To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.(A)
Proverbs 16:16
Common English Bible
16 Acquiring wisdom is much better than gold,
and acquiring understanding is better than silver.
Proverbs 16:16
New International Version
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 Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
Common English Bible
21 The skilled mind is called discerning,
and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
Proverbs 16:21
New International Version
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- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
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 Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
24 The discerning person looks to wisdom,
but the eyes of a fool to the ends of the earth.(A)
Proverbs 17:24
Common English Bible
24 Wisdom is right in front of those with understanding,
but the eyes of fools are off to the edges of the earth.
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
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 Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
Common English Bible
15 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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
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 Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
that you may gain wisdom for the future.(A)
Proverbs 19:20
Common English Bible
20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
so you might grow wise in the future.
Proverbs 19:20
New International Version
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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