Proverbs 18:15
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15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.
The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom.
When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:20
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20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
but a foolish man swallows it up.
Proverbs 21:22
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22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
and brings down the strength of its confidence.
Proverbs 24:23-25
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23 These also are sayings of the wise.
To show partiality in judgment is not good.
24 He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
peoples will curse him, and nations will abhor him—
25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
and a rich blessing will come on them.
Proverbs 29:8
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8 Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger.
Proverbs 29:11
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11 A fool vents all of his anger,
but a wise man brings himself under control.
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