Proverbs 18:15
English Standard Version
15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When (A)a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
Proverbs 21:20
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Proverbs 21:22
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22 (A)A wise man scales the city of the mighty
and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 24:23-25
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More Sayings of the Wise
23 These also are sayings of (A)the wise.
(B)Partiality in judging is not good.
24 Whoever (C)says to the wicked, “You are in the right,”
(D)will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,
25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,
and a good blessing will come upon them.
Proverbs 29:8
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8 (A)Scoffers set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:11
English Standard Version
11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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