Proverbs 17:24
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[Skillful and godly] wisdom is in the presence of a person of understanding [and he recognizes it],
But the eyes of a [thickheaded] fool are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 18:15
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The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:8
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He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper.
Proverbs 20:5
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A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.(A)
Proverbs 20:12
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The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The [omnipotent] Lord has made both of them.
Proverbs 28:7
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He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
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