Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise gain respect,
but fools receive shame.
Proverbs 9:10-12
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10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord;
the knowledge of the holy one is understanding.
11 Through me your days will be many;
years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, it is to your benefit;
if you are cynical, you will bear it all alone.
Proverbs 12:15-16
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15 Fools see their own way as right,
but the wise listen to advice.
16 Fools reveal their anger right away,
but the shrewd hide their contempt.
Proverbs 13:14
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14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
turning a person away from deathtraps.
Proverbs 13:16
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16 The prudent all act intelligently,
but fools display their stupidity.
Proverbs 13:19
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19 A desire fulfilled is pleasant,
but fools find deviating from evil disgusting.
Proverbs 14:9
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9 Fools mock a compensation offering,
but favor is with those who do right.
Proverbs 14:16-17
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16 The wise are careful and avoid evil,
but fools become excited and overconfident.
17 Short-tempered people make stupid mistakes,
and schemers are hated.
Proverbs 14:24
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24 Wealth is the crown of the wise,
and the folly of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:29
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29 Patience leads to abundant understanding,
but impatience leads to stupid mistakes.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
but fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:24
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24 For those with insight, life is an upward path,
avoiding the grave [a] below.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:24 Heb Sheol
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