Proverbs 1:7
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Proverbs 1:32
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32 For the apostasy of the inexperienced will kill them,(A)
and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise will inherit honor,
but he holds up fools to dishonor.[a]
Footnotes
- 3:35 Or but haughty fools dishonor, or but fools exalt dishonor
Proverbs 10:14
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14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.(A)
Proverbs 10:21
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21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.(A)
Proverbs 10:23
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23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,(A)
so wisdom is for a person of understanding.
Proverbs 11:29
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29 The one who brings ruin on his household(A)
will inherit the wind,(B)
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.
Proverbs 14:3
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3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.(A)
Footnotes
- 14:3 Some emend to In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back
Proverbs 14:8
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8 The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:9
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9 Fools mock at making reparation,[a]
but there is goodwill among the upright.
Footnotes
- 14:9 Or at guilt offerings
Proverbs 14:16
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16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,(A)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[a]
Footnotes
- 14:16 Or and falls
Proverbs 14:24
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24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
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