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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 The mind[a] of a discerning person gains knowledge,
while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:15 Lit. heart
Proverbs 18:15
King James Version
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 19:2
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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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- Proverbs 19:2 Lit. good for an ignorant soul
- Proverbs 19:2 Lit. whoever hurries with his feet
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 My son, if you stop listening to instruction,
you will stray from the principles 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 watches over anyone with knowledge,
but he ruins the plans[a] of the unfaithful.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:12 Lit. words
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 Learn diligently,
and listen to words of knowledge.
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;
it is made secure through understanding.
4 By knowledge its rooms are furnished
with all sorts of expensive and beautiful goods.
5 A wise man is strong,[a]
and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 So MT; LXX reads Being wise is better than being 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 transgresses,
it gains a succession of leaders,
but with an understanding and knowledgeable man,
its stability endures.
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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