Proverbs 10:14
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:14
International Standard Version
14 Those who are wise store up knowledge,
but when the fool speaks,[a] destruction is near.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:14 Lit. but the mouth of the fool
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
International Standard Version
9 By what he says, the godless person can destroy his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Proverbs 13:16
Legacy Standard Bible
16 Every (A)prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool spreads out folly.
Proverbs 13:16
International Standard Version
16 Every sensible person acts from knowledge,
but a fool demonstrates folly.
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
International Standard Version
18 The naïve inherit folly,
but the careful 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
International Standard Version
2 The wise speak, presenting[a] knowledge appropriately,
but fools spout foolishness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:2 Lit. The tongues of the wise present
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
International Standard Version
7 What the wise have to say disseminates[a] knowledge,
but it’s not in the heart of fools to do so.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:7 Lit. The lips of the wise spread
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
International Standard Version
14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
Proverbs 18:15
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:15
International Standard Version
15 The mind[a] of a discerning person gains knowledge,
while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:15 Lit. heart
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
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:2 Lit. good for an ignorant soul
- Proverbs 19:2 Lit. whoever hurries with his feet
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
International Standard Version
15 There is an abundance of gold and precious stones,
but lips of knowledge are a rare 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
International Standard Version
11 When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom;
but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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
International Standard Version
12 Learn diligently,
and listen to words of knowledge.
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
International Standard Version
3 By wisdom a house is built;
it is made secure through understanding.
4 By knowledge its rooms are furnished
with all sorts of expensive and beautiful goods.
5 A wise man is strong,[a]
and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 So MT; LXX reads Being wise is better than being strong
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