Proverbs 10:14
World English Bible
14 Wise men lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
Proverbs 10:14
American Standard Version
14 Wise men lay up knowledge;
But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
Proverbs 11:9
World English Bible
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
Proverbs 11:9
American Standard Version
9 With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor;
But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
Proverbs 13:16
World English Bible
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge,
but a fool exposes folly.
Proverbs 13:16
American Standard Version
16 Every prudent man worketh with knowledge;
But a fool flaunteth his folly.
Proverbs 14:18
World English Bible
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
American Standard Version
18 The simple inherit folly;
But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:2
World English Bible
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Proverbs 15:2
American Standard Version
2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright;
But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Proverbs 15:7
World English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so with the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
American Standard Version
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge;
But the heart of the foolish [a]doeth not so.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:7 Or, is not stedfast (or, right)
Proverbs 15:14
World English Bible
14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
American Standard Version
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge;
But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Proverbs 18:15
World English Bible
15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.
The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
American Standard Version
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 19:2
World English Bible
2 It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge,
nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.
Proverbs 19:2
American Standard Version
2 Also, [a]that the soul be without knowledge is not good;
And he that hasteth with his feet [b]sinneth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:2 Or, desire without knowledge is not good
- Proverbs 19:2 Or, misseth his way
Proverbs 20:15
World English Bible
15 There is gold and abundance of rubies,
but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Proverbs 20:15
American Standard Version
15 There is gold, and abundance of rubies;
But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Proverbs 21:11
World English Bible
11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom.
When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
American Standard Version
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
And [a]when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:11 Or, when one considereth the wise
Proverbs 23:12
World English Bible
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
and your ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
American Standard Version
12 Apply thy heart unto [a]instruction,
And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:12 Or, correction
Proverbs 24:3-5
World English Bible
3 Through wisdom a house is built;
by understanding it is established;
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled
with all rare and beautiful treasure.
5 A wise man has great power;
and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
Proverbs 24:3-5
American Standard Version
3 Through wisdom is a house builded;
And by understanding it is established;
4 And by knowledge are the chambers filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.
5 A wise man [a]is strong;
Yea, a man of knowledge [b]increaseth might.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 Hebrew is in strength.
- Proverbs 24:5 Hebrew strengtheneth might.
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