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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 18:15
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Proverbs 18:15
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15 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
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 prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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Proverbs 19:2
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Proverbs 19:2
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2 Desire without knowledge is not good—
how much more will hasty feet miss the way!(A)
Proverbs 19:2
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Proverbs 19:2
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2 Ignorant desire isn’t good;
rushing feet make mistakes.
Proverbs 19:2
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Proverbs 19:2
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2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
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Proverbs 19:27
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Proverbs 19:27
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27 Stop listening to instruction, my son,(A)
and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
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Proverbs 19:27
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27 If, my child, you stop listening to discipline,
you will wander away from words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
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Proverbs 19:27
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27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
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Proverbs 22:12
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Proverbs 22:12
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12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
Proverbs 22:12
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Proverbs 22:12
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12 The Lord’s eyes protect knowledge,
but he frustrates the words of the treacherous.
Proverbs 22:12
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Proverbs 22:12
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12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
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Proverbs 23:12
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Proverbs 23:12
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Saying 12
12 Apply your heart to instruction(A)
and your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
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Proverbs 23:12
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12 Bring your mind to instruction,
your ear to knowledgeable sayings.
Proverbs 23:12
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Proverbs 23:12
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12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
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Proverbs 24:3-5
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Proverbs 24:3-5
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Saying 21
3 By wisdom a house is built,(A)
and through understanding it is established;
4 through knowledge its rooms are filled
with rare and beautiful treasures.(B)
Saying 22
5 The wise prevail through great power,
and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
Proverbs 24:3-5
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Proverbs 24:3-5
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3 By wisdom a house is built;
by understanding it is established.
4 By knowledge rooms are filled
with all precious and pleasant wealth.
5 A wise person is mightier than a strong one;[a]
a knowledgeable person than a powerful one.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 LXX; MT A wise man is strong.
Proverbs 24:3-5
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Proverbs 24:3-5
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3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
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Proverbs 28:2
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Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:2
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Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a land rebels, there are many leaders;
but a person with understanding brings order.
Proverbs 28:2
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Proverbs 28:2
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2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
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