Proverbs 10:23
Modern English Version
23 To do mischief is like sport to a fool,
but a man of understanding has wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23
Authorized (King James) Version
23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief:
but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 11:12
Modern English Version
12 He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor,
but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 11:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour:
but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 15:21
Modern English Version
21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom,
but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
Proverbs 15:21
Authorized (King James) Version
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom:
but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Proverbs 17:27
Modern English Version
27 He who has knowledge spares his words,
and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Proverbs 17:27
Authorized (King James) Version
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words:
and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Proverbs 20:5
Modern English Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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