Proverbs 10:23
World English Bible
23 It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness,
but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.
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
World English Bible
12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom,
but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 11:12
International Standard Version
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but the discerning man controls his comments.
Proverbs 15:21
World English Bible
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,
but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
Proverbs 15:21
International Standard Version
21 Stupidity is the delight of the senseless,
but an understanding man walks uprightly.
Proverbs 17:27
World English Bible
27 He who spares his words has knowledge.
He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
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
World English Bible
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw 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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