Proverbs 15:14
Modern English Version
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:31-33
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31 The ear that hears the reproof of life
abides among the wise.
32 He who refuses instruction despises his own soul,
but he who hears reproof gains understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
and before honor is humility.
Proverbs 16:16
Modern English Version
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,
and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Proverbs 17:24
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24 Wisdom is before him who has understanding,
but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 18:15
Modern English Version
15 The heart of the prudent gets knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:20
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20 Hear counsel and receive instruction,
that you may be wise in your latter days.
Proverbs 20:5
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5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:18
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18 Every purpose is established by counsel,
and with good advice wage war.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise;
and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 22:17-21
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Thirty Sayings of the Wise
Saying One
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
and apply your heart to my knowledge;
18 for it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
they will readily be fitted in your lips.
19 That your trust may be in the Lord,
I have made known to you this day, even to you.
20 Have I not written to you excellent things
in counsels and knowledge,
21 that I might make you know the certainty of the words of truth,
that you might answer the words of truth
to those who send to you?
Proverbs 23:19
Modern English Version
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