Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so the minds of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so the minds of fools.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:20-21
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20 A wise child makes a glad father,
but the foolish despise their mothers.(A)
21 Folly is a joy to one who has no sense,
but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.(B)
Proverbs 15:20-21
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20 A wise son makes a glad father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is a joy to him who has no sense,
but a man of understanding walks aright.
Proverbs 15:24
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24 For the wise the path of life leads upward,
in order to avoid Sheol below.(A)
Proverbs 15:24
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24 The wise man’s path leads upward to life,
that he may avoid Sheol beneath.
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