Proverbs 10:14
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:14
Common English Bible
14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings on ruin.
Proverbs 11:9
Legacy Standard Bible
9 With his (A)mouth the godless man corrupts his neighbor,
But through knowledge the (B)righteous will be 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
Legacy Standard Bible
16 Every (A)prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool spreads out folly.
Proverbs 13:16
Common English Bible
16 The prudent all act intelligently,
but fools display their stupidity.
Proverbs 14:18
Legacy Standard Bible
18 The simple inherit folly,
But the prudent are [a]crowned with knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:18 Lit surrounded
Proverbs 14:18
Common English Bible
18 Stupidity is the lot of the naive,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:2
Legacy Standard Bible
2 The (A)tongue of the wise makes knowledge look good,
But the (B)mouth of [a]fools pours forth [b]folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:2 One who fails in wisdom due to willful sin
- Proverbs 15:2 A lack of wisdom due to negligence or carelessness; the activity of an ignorant fool
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
Legacy Standard Bible
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:7
Common English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
but the hearts of fools have none.
Proverbs 15:14
Legacy Standard Bible
14 The (A)heart of the one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
Common English Bible
14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
but fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 18:15
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:15
Common English Bible
15 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:2
Legacy Standard Bible
2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries [a](A)his footsteps sins.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:2 Lit with his feet
Proverbs 19:2
Common English Bible
2 Ignorant desire isn’t good;
rushing feet make mistakes.
Proverbs 20:15
Legacy Standard Bible
15 There is gold, and an abundance of pearls;
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious vessel.
Proverbs 20:15
Common English Bible
15 Much gold and many pearls exist,
but wise speech is the most precious jewel.
Proverbs 21:11
Legacy Standard Bible
11 When the (A)scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
And when one considers wisdom, he receives knowledge.
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
Legacy Standard Bible
12 Bring your heart to discipline
And your ears to [a]words of knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:12 Lit sayings
Proverbs 23:12
Common English Bible
12 Bring your mind to instruction,
your ear to knowledgeable sayings.
Proverbs 24:3-5
Legacy Standard Bible
3 (A)By wisdom a house is built,
And by discernment it is firmly established;
4 And by knowledge the rooms are (B)filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
Proverbs 24:3-5
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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