15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.(A)

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15 The mind[a] of a discerning person gains knowledge,
    while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 18:15 Lit. heart

Even zeal is not good without knowledge,(A)
and the one who acts hastily[a] sins.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 19:2 Lit who is hasty with feet

Furthermore, it isn’t good to be ignorant,[a]
    and whoever rushes into things[b] misses the mark.

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  1. Proverbs 19:2 Lit. good for an ignorant soul
  2. Proverbs 19:2 Lit. whoever hurries with his feet

27 If you stop listening to correction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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27 My son, if you stop listening to instruction,
    you will stray from the principles of knowledge.

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12 The Lord’s eyes keep watch over knowledge,
but He overthrows the words of the treacherous.

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12 The Lord watches over anyone with knowledge,
    but he ruins the plans[a] of the unfaithful.

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  1. Proverbs 22:12 Lit. words

12 Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.

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12 Learn diligently,
    and listen to words of knowledge.

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A house is built by wisdom,(A)
and it is established by understanding;
by knowledge the rooms are filled
with every precious and beautiful treasure.

A wise warrior is better than a strong one,[a]
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;[b](B)

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  1. Proverbs 24:5 LXX, Syr; MT reads one is in strength
  2. Proverbs 24:5 LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads knowledge exerts strength

By wisdom a house is built;
    it is made secure through understanding.
By knowledge its rooms are furnished
    with all sorts of expensive and beautiful goods.

A wise man is strong,[a]
    and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.

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  1. Proverbs 24:5 So MT; LXX reads Being wise is better than being strong

When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,(A)
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

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When a land transgresses,
    it gains a succession of leaders,
but with an understanding and knowledgeable man,
    its stability endures.

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