Proverbs 1:5
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5 the wise man also may hear and increase in learning,
and the man of understanding acquire skill,
Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise will inherit honor,
but fools get[a] disgrace.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:35 Cn: Heb exalt
Proverbs 9:8-9
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8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you;
reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Give instruction[a] to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:9 Heb lacks instruction
Proverbs 10:14
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14 Wise men lay up knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 11:29
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29 He who troubles his household will inherit wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Proverbs 14:3
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3 The talk of a fool is a rod for his back,[a]
but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:16
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16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.
Proverbs 14:24
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:24 Cn Compare Gk: Heb riches
- Proverbs 14:24 Cn: Heb folly
Proverbs 15:2
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2 The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge,[a]
but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:2 Cn: Heb makes knowledge good
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so the minds of fools.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise of heart is called a man of discernment,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:23
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23 The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious,
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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