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Proverbs 10:8
Expanded Bible
Proverbs 10:8
Expanded Bible
8 The wise of heart ·do what they are told [L grasps commands],
but ·a talkative fool [L the lips of a fool] will be ruined.
Proverbs 10:8
Amplified Bible
Proverbs 10:8
Amplified Bible
8
The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction),
But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:23
Expanded Bible
Proverbs 10:23
Expanded Bible
23 A foolish person ·enjoys [makes a sport of] doing wrong,
but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
Proverbs 10:23
Amplified Bible
Proverbs 10:23
Amplified Bible
23
Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
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