Proverbs 18:15
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15 A discerning heart acquires knowledge,
and the ears of the wise seek knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When a scoffer is punished, an undisciplined person becomes wise,
and when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
Proverbs 21:20
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20 Good food and olive oil are stored up in the dwellings of the wise,
but a foolish person devours everything he has.
Proverbs 21:22
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22 A wise man can climb up to a city full of warriors
and pull down the strong defenses in which they trust.
Proverbs 24:23-25
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More Words of the Wise
23 These sayings also are by the wise:
To show partiality when administering justice is not good.
24 If anyone says to a guilty person, “You are innocent,”
people will curse him. Nations will denounce him.
25 However, it will be pleasant for those who convict the guilty.
A wonderful blessing will come upon them.
Proverbs 29:8
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8 Scoffers stir up a city,
but wise people turn away anger.
Proverbs 29:11
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11 A fool vents all his emotions,
but a wise person calmly restrains them.
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