Proverbs 1:7
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7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:32
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32 For the simple are killed by their turning away,
and the complacence of fools destroys them;
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 10:14
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14 Wise men lay up knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 10:21
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21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
Proverbs 10:23
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23 It is like sport to a fool to do wrong,
but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.
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 14:8
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8 The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way,
but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Proverbs 14:9
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9 God scorns the wicked,[a]
but the upright enjoy his favor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:9 Cn: Heb obscure
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
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