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Proverbs 3:35
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Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise will inherit honor,
but stubborn fools, disgrace.
Proverbs 3:35
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Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise will inherit honor,
but he holds fools up for ridicule.
Proverbs 3:35
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Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools get only shame.
Proverbs 3:35
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Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
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Proverbs 9:10-12
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Proverbs 9:10-12
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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.(A)
11 For by me your days will be multiplied,
and years will be added to your life.(B)
12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself;
if you scoff, you alone will bear it.(C)
Proverbs 9:10-12
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Proverbs 9:10-12
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10 The fear of the Lord is where wisdom begins,
and knowing holiness[a] demonstrates understanding.
11 For because of me you will live a long life,
and years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise,
your wisdom will assist you.
If you mock,
you alone will be held responsible.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:10 Or knowing holy ones
Proverbs 9:10-12
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Proverbs 9:10-12
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Proverbs 9:10-12
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Proverbs 9:10-12
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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
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Proverbs 12:15-16
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Proverbs 12:15-16
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15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to advice.(A)
16 Fools show their anger at once,
but the prudent ignore an insult.(B)
Proverbs 12:15-16
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Proverbs 12:15-16
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15 The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion,
but wise is the man who listens to advice.
16 The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent,
but the prudent person overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 12:15-16
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Proverbs 12:15-16
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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Proverbs 13:14
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Proverbs 13:14
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14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
so that one may avoid the snares of death.(A)
Proverbs 13:14
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Proverbs 13:14
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14 What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life
and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.
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Proverbs 13:14
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Proverbs 13:14
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14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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Proverbs 13:16
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Proverbs 13:16
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16 The clever do all things intelligently,
but the fool displays folly.(A)
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16 Every sensible person acts from knowledge,
but a fool demonstrates folly.
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Proverbs 13:16
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- Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through
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Proverbs 13:16
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16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
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Proverbs 13:19
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Proverbs 13:19
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19 A desire realized is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
Proverbs 13:19
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Proverbs 13:19
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19 Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul,
but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.
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Proverbs 13:19
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19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(A)
but fools detest turning from evil.
Proverbs 13:19
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Proverbs 13:19
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19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
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Proverbs 14:9
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Proverbs 14:9
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9 Fools mock at the guilt offering,[a]
but the upright enjoy God’s favor.
Footnotes
- 14.9 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 14:9
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Proverbs 14:9
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9 Fools make fun of guilt,
but among the upright there are good intentions.
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Proverbs 14:9
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9 Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.
Proverbs 14:9
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Proverbs 14:9
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9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
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