Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise shall inherit glory,
But shame shall be the legacy of fools.
Proverbs 9:10-12
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10 “The(A) fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 (B)For by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.
12 (C)If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.”
Proverbs 12:15-16
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15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 (B)A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
Proverbs 13:14
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Proverbs 13:16
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16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.
Proverbs 13:19
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19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 14:9
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:9 Lit. guilt
Proverbs 14:16-17
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16 (A)A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
Proverbs 14:24
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24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
But the foolishness of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:29
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:24
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:24 Or Sheol
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