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Proverbs 18:15
Modern English Version
Proverbs 18:15
Modern English Version
15 The heart of the prudent gets knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 18:15
Lexham English Bible
15 An intelligent mind[a] will acquire knowledge,
and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:15 Literally “heart”
Proverbs 18:15
New International Version
Proverbs 18:15
New International Version
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
Proverbs 21:11
Modern English Version
Proverbs 21:11
Modern English Version
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise;
and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 21:11
Lexham English Bible
11 With the punishment of a scoffer, the simple will become wise,
and with the instruction of the wise, he will obtain knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
New International Version
Proverbs 21:11
New International Version
11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 21:20
Modern English Version
Proverbs 21:20
Modern English Version
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise,
but a foolish man squanders it.
Proverbs 21:20
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 21:20
Lexham English Bible
20 Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise,
but the foolish person[a] will devour them.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:20 Or “foolish of mankind”
- Proverbs 21:20 Literally “it”
Proverbs 21:20
New International Version
Proverbs 21:20
New International Version
20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
but fools gulp theirs down.
Proverbs 21:22
Modern English Version
Proverbs 21:22
Modern English Version
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
and casts down the strength of its confidence.
Proverbs 21:22
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 21:22
Lexham English Bible
22 To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.
Proverbs 21:22
New International Version
Proverbs 21:22
New International Version
22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(A)
and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 24:23-25
Modern English Version
Proverbs 24:23-25
Modern English Version
More Sayings of the Wise
23 These things also belong to the wise:
It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
24 He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
him the people will curse; nations will abhor him.
25 But to those who rebuke him will be delight,
and a good blessing will come upon them.
Proverbs 24:23-25
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 24:23-25
Lexham English Bible
23 These sayings are also for the wise:
Partiality[a] in judgment is not good.
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are righteous,” the people will curse him;
the nations will abhor him.
25 But they who rebuke will have delight,
and upon them blessings of goodness will come.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:23 Literally “acknowledge faces”
Proverbs 24:23-25
New International Version
Proverbs 24:23-25
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Further Sayings of the Wise
23 These also are sayings of the wise:(A)
Proverbs 29:8
Modern English Version
Proverbs 29:8
Modern English Version
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare,
but wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:8
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 29:8
Lexham English Bible
8 Men of scoffing set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:8
New International Version
Proverbs 29:8
New International Version
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.(A)
Proverbs 29:11
Modern English Version
Proverbs 29:11
Modern English Version
11 A fool utters all his mind,
but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.
Proverbs 29:11
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 29:11
Lexham English Bible
11 A fool gives all his breath,[a]
but the wise holds back in quiet.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:11 Or “spirit”
Proverbs 29:11
New International Version
Proverbs 29:11
New International Version
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