Proverbs 10:14
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14
Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart],
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 10:14
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Proverbs 11:9
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9
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge and discernment the righteous will be rescued.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With his (A)mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the (B)righteous will be rescued.
Proverbs 13:16
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16
Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge,
But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].
Proverbs 13:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:16 Lit spreads out
Proverbs 14:18
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18
The naive [are unsophisticated and easy to exploit and] inherit foolishness,
But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
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18 The naive inherit foolishness,
But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:2
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2
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:2
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Proverbs 15:7
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7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain];
But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:14
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14
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.(A)
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The (A)mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 18:15
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15
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:15 Lit heart
Proverbs 19:2
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2
Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries with his feet [acting impulsively and proceeding without caution or analyzing the consequences] sins (misses the mark).
Proverbs 19:2
New American Standard Bible
2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And one who hurries [a](A)his footsteps [b]errs.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:2 Lit with his feet
- Proverbs 19:2 Lit sins
Proverbs 20:15
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15
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls,
But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].(A)
Proverbs 20:15
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15 There is gold, and an abundance of [a]jewels;
But lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:15 Or corals
Proverbs 21:11
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11
When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When the (A)scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
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12
Apply your heart to discipline
And your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
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12 Apply your heart to discipline,
And your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 24:3-5
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3
Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built,
And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation],
4
And by knowledge its rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.
5
A wise man is strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;(A)
Proverbs 24:3-5
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3 (A)By wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
4 And by knowledge the rooms are (B)filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
- Proverbs 24:5 Lit strengthens power
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