Proverbs 1:7
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7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:32
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32 For the turning away of the simple will slay them,
and the prosperity of fools will destroy them.
Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise will inherit glory,
but shame will be the legacy of fools.
Proverbs 10:14
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14 Wise men store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10:21
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21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23
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23 To do mischief is like sport to a fool,
but a man of understanding has wisdom.
Proverbs 11:29
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29 He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 14:3
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3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride,
but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Proverbs 14:8
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:9
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9 Fools make a mock at sin,
but among the righteous there is favor.
Proverbs 14:16
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16 A wise man fears and departs from evil,
but the fool rages and is self-confident.
Proverbs 14:24
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24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the foolishness of fools is folly.
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