Proverbs 10:13
New Living Translation
13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
Proverbs 10:13
Living Bible
13 Men with common sense are admired[a] as counselors; those without it are beaten as servants.
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- Proverbs 10:13 admired, implied.
Proverbs 10:23
New Living Translation
23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
Proverbs 10:23
Living Bible
23 A fool’s fun is being bad; a wise man’s fun is being wise!
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Proverbs 13:15
New Living Translation
15 A person with good sense is respected;
a treacherous person is headed for destruction.[a]
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- 13:15 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads the way of the treacherous is lasting.
Proverbs 13:15
Living Bible
15 A man with good sense is appreciated. A treacherous man must walk a rocky road.
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Proverbs 14:6
New Living Translation
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,
but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
Proverbs 14:6
Living Bible
6 A mocker never finds the wisdom he claims he is looking for, yet it comes easily to the man with common sense.
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Proverbs 14:8
New Living Translation
8 The prudent understand where they are going,
but fools deceive themselves.
Proverbs 14:8
Living Bible
8 The wise man looks ahead. The fool attempts to fool himself and won’t face facts.
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Proverbs 14:15
New Living Translation
15 Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
The prudent carefully consider their steps.
Proverbs 14:15
Living Bible
15 Only a simpleton believes everything he’s told! A prudent man understands the need for proof.
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Proverbs 14:33
New Living Translation
33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
wisdom is not[a] found among fools.
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- 14:33 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew lacks not.
Proverbs 14:33
Living Bible
33 Wisdom is enshrined in the hearts of men of common sense, but it must shout loudly before fools will hear it.
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Proverbs 15:14
New Living Translation
14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:14
Living Bible
14 A wise man is hungry for truth, while the mocker feeds on trash.
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Proverbs 15:21
New Living Translation
21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
a sensible person stays on the right path.
Proverbs 15:21
Living Bible
21 If a man enjoys folly, something is wrong! The sensible stay on the pathways of right.
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Proverbs 16:16
New Living Translation
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
Living Bible
16 How much better is wisdom than gold, and understanding than silver!
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Proverbs 16:21
New Living Translation
21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:21
Living Bible
21 The wise man is known by his common sense, and a pleasant teacher is the best.
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Proverbs 17:10
New Living Translation
10 A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding
than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
Living Bible
10 A rebuke to a man of common sense is more effective than a hundred lashes on the back of a rebel.
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