Proverbs 15:7
Revised Standard Version
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so the minds of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
New International Version
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(A)
but the hearts of fools are not upright.
Proverbs 15:14
Revised Standard Version
14 The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of 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 15:20-21
Revised Standard Version
20 A wise son makes a glad father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is a joy to him who has no sense,
but a man of understanding walks aright.
Proverbs 15:20-21
New International Version
20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(A)
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(B)
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
Proverbs 15:24
Revised Standard Version
24 The wise man’s path leads upward to life,
that he may avoid Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 15:24
New International Version
24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent
to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
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