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
Evangelical Heritage Version
23 Carrying out a wicked scheme is a game for the fool,
but wisdom gives pleasure to a person with 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
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 A person who lacks sense despises his neighbor,
but an understanding person keeps silent.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
21 Stupidity delights a person who lacks sense,
but one who has understanding stays on course.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
27 A person with knowledge restrains his words.
A person with understanding is even-tempered.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
5 The intentions in a person’s heart are deep water,
but a person with understanding can draw them out.
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