Proverbs 10:14
Christian Standard Bible
14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.(A)
Proverbs 10:14
Common English Bible
14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings on ruin.
Proverbs 11:9
Christian Standard Bible
9 With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
Proverbs 11:9
Common English Bible
9 The godless destroy their neighbors by their words,
but the righteous are saved by their knowledge.
Proverbs 13:16
Christian Standard Bible
16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.(A)
Proverbs 13:16
Common English Bible
16 The prudent all act intelligently,
but fools display their stupidity.
Proverbs 14:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
Common English Bible
18 Stupidity is the lot of the naive,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.(A)
Proverbs 15:2
Common English Bible
2 The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.
Proverbs 15:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
Common English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
but the hearts of fools have none.
Proverbs 15:14
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:14
Common English Bible
14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
but fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 18:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.(A)
Proverbs 18:15
Common English Bible
15 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:2
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 19:2 Lit who is hasty with feet
Proverbs 19:2
Common English Bible
2 Ignorant desire isn’t good;
rushing feet make mistakes.
Proverbs 20:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.(A)
Proverbs 20:15
Common English Bible
15 Much gold and many pearls exist,
but wise speech is the most precious jewel.
Proverbs 21:11
Christian Standard Bible
11 When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 21:11
Common English Bible
11 When a mocker is punished, the naive person gains wisdom;
when insight comes to the wise, knowledge increases.
Proverbs 23:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
Common English Bible
12 Bring your mind to instruction,
your ear to knowledgeable sayings.
Proverbs 24:3-5
Christian Standard Bible
3 A house is built by wisdom,(A)
and it is established by understanding;
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled
with every precious and beautiful treasure.
Proverbs 24:3-5
Common English Bible
3 By wisdom a house is built;
by understanding it is established.
4 By knowledge rooms are filled
with all precious and pleasant wealth.
5 A wise person is mightier than a strong one;[a]
a knowledgeable person than a powerful one.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 LXX; MT A wise man is strong.
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