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15 The mind[a] of a discerning person gains knowledge,
    while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:15 Lit. heart

11 When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom;
    but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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20 Precious treasures and oil are found[a] where the wise live,
    but a foolish man devours them.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:20 So MT; LXX reads A desirable treasure will rest

22 A wise man attacks the city of the mighty,
    bringing down the fortress in which they trust.

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Sayings of the Wise

23 Here are some more proverbs from wise people:

It isn’t good to show partiality in judgment.
24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You’re in the right,”
        will be cursed by people and hated by nations.
25 But as for people who rebuke the wicked;[a]
    a good blessing will fall upon them.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:25 The Heb. lacks the wicked

Scornful men enflame a city,
    but the wise defuse anger.

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11 The fool vents all his feelings,[a]
    but the wise person keeps them to himself.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit
  2. Proverbs 29:11 The Heb. lacks to himself