Proverbs 1:4
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4 To give unto the [a]simple sharpness of wit, and to the child knowledge and discretion.
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- Proverbs 1:4 To such as have no discretion to rule themselves.
Proverbs 1:32
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32 For [a]ease slayeth the foolish, and the prosperity of fools destroyeth them.
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- Proverbs 1:32 That is, the prosperity and sensuality wherein they delight.
Proverbs 7:7
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7 And I saw among the fools, and considered among the children a young man destitute of understanding,
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Proverbs 8:5
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5 O ye foolish men, understand wisdom, and ye, O fools, be wise in heart.
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Proverbs 9:4
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4 Who so is [a]simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisdom, she saith,
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- Proverbs 9:4 He that knoweth his own ignorance, and is void of malice.
Proverbs 9:16
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16 Who so is simple let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisdom, she saith also,
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Proverbs 14:15
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15 The foolish will believe everything: but the prudent will consider his steps.
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Proverbs 19:25
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25 (A)Smite a scorner, and the [a]foolish will beware: and reprove the prudent, and he will understand knowledge.
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- Proverbs 19:25 That is, the simple and ignorant men learn, when they see the wicked punished.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 [a]When the scorner is punished, the foolish is wise, and when one instructeth the wise, he will receive knowledge.
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- Proverbs 21:11 Read Prov. 19:25.
Proverbs 22:3
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3 (A)A prudent man [a]seeth the plague, and hideth himself: but the foolish go on still, and are punished.
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- Proverbs 22:3 That is, the punishment, which is prepared for the wicked, and fleeth [not to] God for succor.
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