Proverbs 10:23
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23 Doing wrong is like sport to a fool,
but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.(A)
Proverbs 10:23
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23 Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy,
so is wisdom to the discerning man.
Proverbs 11:12
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12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)
Proverbs 11:12
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12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but the discerning man controls his comments.
Proverbs 15:21
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21 Folly is a joy to one who has no sense,
but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.(A)
Proverbs 15:21
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21 Stupidity is the delight of the senseless,
but an understanding man walks uprightly.
Proverbs 17:27
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27 One who spares words is knowledgeable;
one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
Proverbs 17:27
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27 Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable;
anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 20:5
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5 The purposes in the human mind are like deep water,
but the intelligent will draw them out.(A)
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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