Proverbs 18:15
Modern English Version
15 The heart of the prudent gets knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
New King James Version
15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:2
Modern English Version
2 Also, it is not good for the soul to be without knowledge,
and he who hastens with his feet sins.
Proverbs 19:2
New King James Version
2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge,
And he sins who hastens with his feet.
Proverbs 19:27
Modern English Version
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction
that causes to err from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
New King James Version
27 Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 22:12
Modern English Version
12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
and He overthrows the words of the transgressor.
Proverbs 22:12
New King James Version
12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the faithless.
Proverbs 23:12
Modern English Version
Saying Twelve
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
and your ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
New King James Version
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
And your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 24:3-5
Modern English Version
Saying Twenty-One
3 Through wisdom is a house built,
and by understanding it is established;
4 and by knowledge the rooms will be filled
with all precious and pleasant riches.
Saying Twenty-Two
5 A wise man is strong;
yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
Proverbs 24:3-5
New King James Version
3 Through wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
4 By knowledge the rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.
5 (A)A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
Proverbs 28:2
Modern English Version
2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
but by a man of understanding and knowledge, it shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:2
New King James Version
2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.
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