Proverbs 10:13
New Century Version
13 Wise people speak with understanding,
but people without wisdom should be punished.
Proverbs 10:23
New Century Version
23 A foolish person enjoys doing wrong,
but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
Proverbs 13:15
New Century Version
15 People with good understanding will be well liked,
but the lives of those who are not trustworthy are hard.
Proverbs 14:6
New Century Version
6 Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it,
but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
Proverbs 14:8
New Century Version
8 A wise person will understand what to do,
but a foolish person is dishonest.
Proverbs 14:15
New Century Version
15 Fools will believe anything,
but the wise think about what they do.
Proverbs 14:33
New Century Version
33 Wisdom lives in those with understanding,
and even fools recognize it.
Proverbs 15:14
New Century Version
14 People with understanding want more knowledge,
but fools just want more foolishness.
Proverbs 15:21
New Century Version
21 A person without wisdom enjoys being foolish,
but someone with understanding does what is right.
Proverbs 16:16
New Century Version
16 It is better to get wisdom than gold,
and to choose understanding rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:21
New Century Version
21 The wise are known for their understanding.
Their pleasant words make them better teachers.
Proverbs 17:10
New Century Version
10 A wise person will learn more from a warning
than a fool will learn from a hundred lashings.
Proverbs 17:24
New Century Version
24 The person with understanding is always looking for wisdom,
but the mind of a fool wanders everywhere.
Proverbs 18:15
New Century Version
15 The mind of a person with understanding gets knowledge;
the wise person listens to learn more.
Proverbs 19:8
New Century Version
8 Those who get wisdom do themselves a favor,
and those who love learning will succeed.
Proverbs 20:5
New Century Version
5 People’s thoughts can be like a deep well,
but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there.
Proverbs 20:12
New Century Version
12 The Lord has made both these things:
ears to hear and eyes to see.
Proverbs 28:7
New Century Version
7 Children who obey what they have been taught are wise,
but friends of troublemakers disgrace their parents.
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