35 The wise will inherit honor,
    but fools get[a] disgrace.

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  1. Proverbs 3:35 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain

35 The wise gain respect,
    but fools receive shame.

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35 The wise inherit honor,
    but fools get only shame.

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10 (A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
    and (B)the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
11 For by me (C)your days will be multiplied,
    and years will be added to your life.
12 (D)If you are wise, you are wise for yourself;
    if you scoff, you alone will bear it.

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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.

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10 The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One(B) is understanding.(C)
11 For through wisdom[a] your days will be many,
    and years will be added to your life.(D)
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

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  1. Proverbs 9:11 Septuagint, Syriac and Targum; Hebrew me

15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but a wise man listens to advice.
16 (B)The vexation of a fool is known at once,
    but the prudent ignores an insult.

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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.

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15 The way of fools seems right to them,(A)
    but the wise listen to advice.(B)

16 Fools(C) show their annoyance at once,(D)
    but the prudent overlook an insult.(E)

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14 The teaching of the wise is (A)a fountain of life,
    that one may (B)turn away from the snares of death.

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14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
    turning a person away from deathtraps.

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14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,(A)
    turning a person from the snares of death.(B)

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16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
    (B)but a fool flaunts his folly.

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16 The prudent all act intelligently,
    but fools display their stupidity.

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16 All who are prudent act with[a] knowledge,
    but fools expose(A) their folly.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through

19 (A)A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
    but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

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19 A desire fulfilled is pleasant,
    but fools find deviating from evil disgusting.

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19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(A)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

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(A)Fools mock at the guilt offering,
    but the upright enjoy acceptance.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 14:9 Hebrew but among the upright is acceptance

Fools mock a compensation offering,
    but favor is with those who do right.

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Fools mock at making amends for sin,
    but goodwill is found among the upright.

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16 (A)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (B)turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and careless.
17 A man of (C)quick temper acts foolishly,
    and a man of evil devices is hated.

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  1. Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]

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.

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16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,(A)
    but a fool(B) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

17 A quick-tempered person(C) does foolish things,(D)
    and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.(E)

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24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
    but the folly of fools brings folly.

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24 Wealth is the crown of the wise,
    and the folly of fools is folly.

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24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,
    but the folly of fools yields folly.(A)

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