Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise will inherit glory,
but shame will be the promotion of fools.
Proverbs 9:10-12
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10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.
The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For by me your days will be multiplied.
The years of your life will be increased.
12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself.
If you mock, you alone will bear it.
Proverbs 12:15-16
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Proverbs 13:14
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14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life,
to turn from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:16
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16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge,
but a fool exposes folly.
Proverbs 13:19
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19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.
Proverbs 14:9
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9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins,
but among the upright there is good will.
Proverbs 14:16-17
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16 A wise man fears and shuns evil,
but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
and a crafty man is hated.
Proverbs 14:24
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24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
Proverbs 14:29
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29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:24
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24 The path of life leads upward for the wise,
to keep him from going downward to Sheol.[a]
Footnotes
- 15:24 Sheol is the place of the dead.
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