Proverbs 1:5
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5 Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned.
Let those who understand what is right get guidance.
Proverbs 10:13
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13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right.
But those who have no sense are punished.
Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right.
And even among foolish people she makes herself known.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge.
But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.
Proverbs 15:24
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24 The path of life leads up for those who are wise.
It keeps them from going down to the place of the dead.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right.
Kind words make people want to learn more.
Proverbs 18:15
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15 Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge.
That’s because the ears of those who are wise listen for it.
Proverbs 19:25
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25 If you whip a person who makes fun of others,
childish people will learn to be wise.
If you warn those who already understand what is right,
they will gain even more knowledge.
Proverbs 28:2
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2 A country has many rulers when its people don’t obey.
But an understanding ruler knows how to keep order.
Proverbs 28:11
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11 Rich people may think they are wise.
But a poor person with understanding knows that rich people are fooling themselves.
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