Proverbs 10:23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 Doing wrong is like sport to a fool,
but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.(A)
Proverbs 10:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,(A)
so wisdom is for a person of understanding.
Proverbs 11:12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)
Proverbs 11:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a person with understanding keeps silent.(A)
Proverbs 15:21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
21 Folly is a joy to one who has no sense,
but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.(A)
Proverbs 15:21
Christian Standard Bible
21 Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a person with understanding walks a straight path.(A)
Proverbs 17:27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
27 One who spares words is knowledgeable;
one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
Proverbs 17:27
Christian Standard Bible
27 The one who has knowledge restrains his words,(A)
and one who keeps a cool head[a]
is a person of understanding.
Footnotes
- 17:27 Lit spirit
Proverbs 20:5
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
5 The purposes in the human mind are like deep water,
but the intelligent will draw them out.(A)
Proverbs 20:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water;(A)
but a person of understanding draws it out.
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