Proverbs 14:3
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- 14.3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:3
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3 What a fool says brings[a] a rod to his back,
but the words of the wise protect them.
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- Proverbs 14:3 Lit. The mouth of the fool
Proverbs 14:8
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8 It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go,
but the folly of fools misleads.(A)
Proverbs 14:8
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8 The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live,
but a fool’s stupidity deceives him.
Proverbs 14:15-16
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15 The simple believe everything,
but the clever consider their steps.
16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.(A)
Proverbs 14:15-16
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15 An unthinking person believes everything,
but the prudent one thinks before acting.[a]
16 The wise person fears and turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
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- Proverbs 14:15 Lit. one considers his steps
Proverbs 14:18
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- 14.18 Or inherit
Proverbs 14:18
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18 The naïve inherit folly,
but the careful are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:24
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24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but folly is the garland[a] of fools.
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- 14.24 Cn: Heb is the folly
Proverbs 14:24
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24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity!
Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding,
but it is not[a] known in the heart of fools.(A)
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- 14.33 Gk Syr: Heb lacks not
Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning—
even fools know this.[a]
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- Proverbs 14:33 So MT; LXX reads but in the heart of fools it is not discerned
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