Proverbs 18:15
21st Century King James Version
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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Proverbs 18:15
American Standard Version
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
21st Century King James Version
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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Proverbs 21:11
American Standard Version
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
And [a]when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:11 Or, when one considereth the wise
Proverbs 21:20
21st Century King James Version
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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Proverbs 21:20
American Standard Version
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Proverbs 21:22
21st Century King James Version
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of their confidence.
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Proverbs 21:22
American Standard Version
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty,
And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Proverbs 24:23-25
21st Century King James Version
23 These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
24 He that saith unto the wicked, “Thou art righteous”: him shall the people curse; nations shall abhor him.
25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
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Proverbs 24:23-25
American Standard Version
23 These also are sayings of the wise.
To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous,
Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;
25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight,
And a good blessing shall come upon them.
Proverbs 29:8
21st Century King James Version
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.
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Proverbs 29:8
American Standard Version
8 Scoffers set a city in a flame;
But wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:11
21st Century King James Version
11 A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it in until afterwards.
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Proverbs 29:11
American Standard Version
11 A fool uttereth all his [a]anger;
But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:11 Hebrew spirit.
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