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 10:23
Common English Bible
23 Fools enjoy vile deeds,
but those with understanding take pleasure in wisdom.
Proverbs 11:12
New American Standard Bible
12 One who despises his neighbor lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding keeps silent.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 11:12 Lit heart
Proverbs 11:12
Common English Bible
12 Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense;
a sensible person keeps quiet.
Proverbs 15:21
New American Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:21 Lit heart
Proverbs 15:21
Common English Bible
21 Folly is joy to those who lack sense,
but those with understanding walk straight ahead.
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:27 Lit knows
Proverbs 17:27
Common English Bible
27 Wise are those who restrain their talking;
people with understanding are coolheaded.
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.
Proverbs 20:5
Common English Bible
5 Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart;
those with understanding can draw it out.
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