15 The [a](A)mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
And the (B)ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 18:15 Lit heart

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

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Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And one who hurries [a](A)his footsteps [b]errs.

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  1. Proverbs 19:2 Lit with his feet
  2. Proverbs 19:2 Lit sins

Desire without knowledge is not good—
    how much more will hasty feet miss the way!(A)

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27 Stop listening, my son, to discipline,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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27 Stop listening to instruction, my son,(A)
    and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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12 The eyes of the Lord protect knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the treacherous person.

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12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
    but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

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12 Apply your heart to discipline,
And your ears to words of knowledge.

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Saying 12

12 Apply your heart to instruction(A)
    and your ears to words of knowledge.

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(A)By wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
And by knowledge the rooms are (B)filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.

A (C)wise man is [a]strong,
And a person of knowledge [b]increases power.

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  1. Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
  2. Proverbs 24:5 Lit strengthens power

Saying 21

By wisdom a house is built,(A)
    and through understanding it is established;
through knowledge its rooms are filled
    with rare and beautiful treasures.(B)

Saying 22

The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.

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Due to a [a]wrongdoing of [b]a land its leaders are (A)many,
But (B)by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

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  1. Proverbs 28:2 Or rebellion
  2. Proverbs 28:2 I.e., the people of a land

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
    but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

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