Proverbs 15:7
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 The lips of wise people spread knowledge,
but a foolish attitude does not.
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
GOD’S WORD Translation
14 The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.
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
GOD’S WORD Translation
A Wise Son Brings Blessings to Others
20 A wise son makes his father happy,
but a foolish child despises its mother.
21 Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense,
but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead.
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
GOD’S WORD Translation
24 The path of life for a wise person leads upward
in order to turn him away from hell below.
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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