Proverbs 15:14
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14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
Proverbs 15:31-33
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31 Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke
will be at home among the wise.
32 Whoever ignores instruction hates himself,
but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.[a]
33 The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom,
and humility precedes honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:32 Lit. heart
Proverbs 16:16
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16 How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom,
the attainment of wisdom better than silver!
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning,
and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 17:24
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24 A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective,
but a fool looks only[a] to earthly goals.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:24 The Heb. lacks only
Proverbs 18:15
International Standard Version
15 The mind[a] of a discerning person gains knowledge,
while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:15 Lit. heart
Proverbs 19:20
International Standard Version
20 Listen to advice and accept discipline,
and you’ll be wise for the rest of your life.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:20 The Heb. lacks of your life
Proverbs 20:5
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5 The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but a discerning person reveals them.
Proverbs 20:18
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18 Make plans by seeking advice;
make war by obtaining guidance.
Proverbs 21:11
International Standard Version
11 When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom;
but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 22:17-21
International Standard Version
Sayings of the Wise
17 Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise,
and apply your heart to my teaching,
18 for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you
and have them ready on your lips.
19 As a result, your trust will be in the Lord,
that’s why I’m teaching you today, even you.
20 Have I not written for you 30 sayings
containing counsel and knowledge,
21 to teach you true and reliable advice,
so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?
Proverbs 23:19
International Standard Version
19 Listen, my son, and be wise,
commit yourself to live God’s[a] way.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:19 Lit. live in the
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