Proverbs 10:14
World English Bible
14 Wise men lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
Proverbs 10:14
New King James Version
14 Wise people store up knowledge,
But (A)the mouth of the foolish is near 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
New King James Version
9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
Proverbs 13:16
World English Bible
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge,
but a fool exposes folly.
Proverbs 13:16
New King James Version
16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.
Proverbs 14:18
World English Bible
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
New King James 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
New King James Version
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
(A)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
Proverbs 15:7
World English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so with the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
New King James Version
7 The lips of the wise [a]disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:7 spread
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
New King James Version
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 18:15
World English Bible
15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.
The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
New King James Version
15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks 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
New King James Version
2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge,
And he sins who hastens with his feet.
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
New King James Version
15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
But (A)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
New King James Version
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the (A)wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
World English Bible
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
and your ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
New King James Version
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
And your ears to words of knowledge.
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
New King James Version
3 Through wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
4 By knowledge the rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.
5 (A)A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
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