Proverbs 15:14
New Living Translation
14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:14
English Standard Version
14 (A)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:31-33
New Living Translation
31 If you listen to constructive criticism,
you will be at home among the wise.
32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 15:31-33
English Standard Version
Proverbs 16:16
New Living Translation
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
English Standard Version
16 (A)How much better to get wisdom than (B)gold!
To get understanding is to be chosen rather than (C)silver.
Proverbs 16:21
New Living Translation
21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:21
English Standard Version
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech (A)increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 17:24
New Living Translation
24 Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom,
but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
English Standard Version
24 (A)The discerning sets his face toward wisdom,
but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 18:15
New Living Translation
15 Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
English Standard Version
15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:20
New Living Translation
20 Get all the advice and instruction you can,
so you will be wise the rest of your life.
Proverbs 19:20
English Standard Version
20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
that you may gain wisdom in (A)the future.
Proverbs 20:5
New Living Translation
5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
a person with understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
English Standard Version
5 The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:18
New Living Translation
18 Plans succeed through good counsel;
don’t go to war without wise advice.
Proverbs 20:18
English Standard Version
Proverbs 21:11
New Living Translation
11 If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise;
if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
Proverbs 21:11
English Standard Version
11 When (A)a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
Proverbs 22:17-21
New Living Translation
Sayings of the Wise
17 Listen to the words of the wise;
apply your heart to my instruction.
18 For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart
and always ready on your lips.
19 I am teaching you today—yes, you—
so you will trust in the Lord.
20 I have written thirty sayings[a] for you,
filled with advice and knowledge.
21 In this way, you may know the truth
and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
Footnotes
- 22:20 Or excellent sayings; the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
Proverbs 22:17-21
English Standard Version
Words of the Wise
17 (A)Incline your ear, and hear (B)the words of the wise,
(C)and apply your heart to my knowledge,
18 for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,
if all of them are ready on your lips.
19 That your trust may be in the Lord,
I have made them known to you today, even to you.
20 Have I not written for you (D)thirty sayings
of counsel and knowledge,
21 to (E)make you know what is right and true,
that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?
Proverbs 23:19
New Living Translation
19 My child, listen and be wise:
Keep your heart on the right course.
Proverbs 23:19
English Standard Version
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