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14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

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14 The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

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14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(A)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

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31 The ear that listens to reproof lives,
    and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul,
    but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
    Before honor is humility.

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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)

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31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(A)

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(B)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(C)

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,(D)
    and humility comes before honor.(E)

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16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
    Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold!
    To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.(A)

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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold,
    to get insight(A) rather than silver!(B)

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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
    Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

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21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,
    and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

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21 The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive

24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,
    but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

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24 The discerning person looks to wisdom,
    but the eyes of a fool to the ends of the earth.(A)

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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.

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15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.
    The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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15 An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

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20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
    that you may be wise in your latter end.

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20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
    that you may gain wisdom for the future.(A)

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20 Listen to advice and accept discipline,(A)
    and at the end you will be counted among the wise.(B)

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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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The purposes in the human mind are like deep water,
    but the intelligent will draw them out.(A)

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The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

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18 Plans are established by advice;
    by wise guidance you wage war!

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18 Plans are established by taking advice;
    wage war by following wise guidance.(A)

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18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)

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