Proverbs 14:3
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- 14.3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:3
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3 The talk of a fool is a rod for his back,[a]
but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
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- Proverbs 14:3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride
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 a prudent man is to discern his way,
but the folly of fools is deceiving.
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 The simple believes everything,
but the prudent looks where he is going.
16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.
Proverbs 14:18
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- 14.18 Or inherit
Proverbs 14:18
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18 The simple acquire folly,
but the prudent 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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- Proverbs 14:24 Cn Compare Gk: Heb riches
- Proverbs 14:24 Cn: Heb folly
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 abides in the mind of a man of understanding,
but it is not[a] known in the heart of fools.
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- Proverbs 14:33 Gk Syr: Heb lacks not
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