33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But among fools it is made known.

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The (A)tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant,
But the (B)mouth of fools spouts foolishness.

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A fool [a]rejects his father’s discipline,
But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:5 Or despises

The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.

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14 The (A)mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

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22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it,
But the discipline of fools is foolishness.

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[a](A)Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool,
Much less are (B)lying lips to a prince.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:7 Lit A lip of abundance

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