Proverbs 10:23
Amplified Bible
23
Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
Proverbs 10:23
New American Standard Bible
23 Doing wickedness is like (A)sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.
Proverbs 11:12
Amplified Bible
12
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 11:12
New American Standard Bible
12 One who despises his neighbor lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding keeps silent.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:12 Lit heart
Proverbs 15:21
Amplified Bible
21
Foolishness is joy to him who is without heart and lacks [intelligent, common] sense,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly [making his course straight].(A)
Proverbs 15:21
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:21 Lit heart
Proverbs 17:27
Amplified Bible
27
He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words,
And a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper).(A)
Proverbs 17:27
New American Standard Bible
27 One who (A)withholds his words [a]has knowledge,
And one who has a (B)cool spirit is a person of understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:27 Lit knows
Proverbs 20:5
Amplified Bible
5
A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.(A)
Proverbs 20:5
New American Standard Bible
5 A plan in the heart of a person is like deep water,
But a person of understanding draws it out.
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