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14 Wise men (A)store up knowledge,
But (B)the mouth of the ignorant fool draws ruin near.

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14 Wise men (A)store up knowledge,
But with (B)the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.

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With his (A)mouth the godless man corrupts his neighbor,
But through knowledge the (B)righteous will be rescued.

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With his (A)mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the (B)righteous will be delivered.

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16 Every (A)prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool spreads out folly.

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16 Every (A)prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool [a]displays folly.

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  1. Proverbs 13:16 Lit spreads out

18 The simple inherit folly,
But the prudent are [a]crowned with knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 14:18 Lit surrounded

18 The [a]naive inherit foolishness,
But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 14:18 Lit simple

The (A)tongue of the wise makes knowledge look good,
But the (B)mouth of [a]fools pours forth [b]folly.

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  1. Proverbs 15:2 One who fails in wisdom due to willful sin
  2. Proverbs 15:2 A lack of wisdom due to negligence or carelessness; the activity of an ignorant fool

The (A)tongue of the wise makes knowledge [a]acceptable,
But the (B)mouth of fools spouts folly.

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  1. Proverbs 15:2 Lit good

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.

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The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.

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14 The (A)heart of the one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

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14 The (A)mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

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15 The (A)heart of the understanding acquires knowledge,
And the (B)ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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15 The [a](A)mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the (B)ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 18:15 Lit heart

Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries [a](A)his footsteps sins.

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  1. Proverbs 19:2 Lit with his feet

Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries [a](A)his footsteps [b]errs.

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  1. Proverbs 19:2 Lit with his feet
  2. Proverbs 19:2 Lit sins

15 There is gold, and an abundance of pearls;
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious vessel.

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15 There is gold, and an abundance of [a]jewels;
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.

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  1. Proverbs 20:15 Or corals

11 When the (A)scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
And when one considers wisdom, he receives knowledge.

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11 When the (A)scoffer is punished, the [a]naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 21:11 Lit simple

12 Bring your heart to discipline
And your ears to [a]words of knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 23:12 Lit sayings

12 Apply your heart to discipline
And your ears to words of knowledge.

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(A)By wisdom a house is built,
And by discernment it is firmly established;
And by knowledge the rooms are (B)filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.

A (C)wise man is [a]strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power.

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  1. Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength

(A)By wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
And by knowledge the rooms are (B)filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.

A (C)wise man is [a]strong,
And a man of knowledge [b]increases power.

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  1. Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
  2. Proverbs 24:5 Lit strengthens power