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14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:
    but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

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14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge, but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

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31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life
    abideth among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul:
    but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom;
    and before honour is humility.

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31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul, but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.

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16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!
    and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

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16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver!

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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:
    and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding;
    but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

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24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

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15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
    and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction,
    that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

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20 Hear counsel and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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18 Every purpose is established by counsel:
    and with good advice make war.

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18 Every purpose is established by counsel, but only with good advice make war.

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11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise:
    and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise,
and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee;
they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
19 That thy trust may be in the Lord,
I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
20 Have not I written to thee excellent things
in counsels and knowledge,
21 that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth;
that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?

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17 Bow down thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, that they may indeed be ready upon thy lips.

19 That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made it known to thee this day, even to thee!

20 Have I not written to thee excellent things of counsel and knowledge,

21 that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?

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19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise,
and guide thine heart in the way.

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19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

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