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
International Standard Version
23 Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy,
so is wisdom to the discerning man.
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 11:12
International Standard Version
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but the discerning man controls his comments.
Proverbs 15:21
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:21 Lit heart
Proverbs 15:21
International Standard Version
21 Stupidity is the delight of the senseless,
but an understanding man walks uprightly.
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 17:27
International Standard Version
27 Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable;
anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.
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
International Standard Version
5 The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but a discerning person reveals them.
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