Proverbs 10:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,(A)
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
Proverbs 10:23
New Living Translation
23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
Proverbs 11:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.(A)
Proverbs 11:12
New Living Translation
12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
a sensible person keeps quiet.
Proverbs 15:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a man with understanding walks a straight path.(A)
Proverbs 15:21
New Living Translation
21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
a sensible person stays on the right path.
Proverbs 17:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 The intelligent person restrains his words,(A)
and one who keeps a cool head[a]
is a man of understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:27 Lit spirit
Proverbs 17:27
New Living Translation
27 A truly wise person uses few words;
a person with understanding is even-tempered.
Proverbs 20:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;(A)
but a man of understanding draws it out.
Proverbs 20:5
New Living Translation
5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
a person with understanding will draw it out.
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