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15 The (A)heart of the understanding acquires knowledge,
And the (B)ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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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

11 When the (A)scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
And when one considers wisdom, he receives knowledge.

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11 When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom;
    but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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20 There is desirable (A)treasure and oil in the abode of the wise,
But a foolish man (B)swallows it up.

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20 Precious treasures and oil are found[a] where the wise live,
    but a foolish man devours them.

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  1. Proverbs 21:20 So MT; LXX reads A desirable treasure will rest

22 A (A)wise man goes up to the city of the mighty
And brings down the [a]stronghold in which they trust.

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  1. Proverbs 21:22 Lit strength of trust

22 A wise man attacks the city of the mighty,
    bringing down the fortress in which they trust.

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23 These also are (A)sayings of the wise.
To [a](B)show partiality in judgment is not good.
24 He (C)who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
(D)Peoples will curse him, nations will be indignant with him;
25 But (E)to those who reprove the wicked, it will be pleasant,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

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  1. Proverbs 24:23 Lit recognize a face

Sayings of the Wise

23 Here are some more proverbs from wise people:

It isn’t good to show partiality in judgment.
24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You’re in the right,”
        will be cursed by people and hated by nations.
25 But as for people who rebuke the wicked;[a]
    a good blessing will fall upon them.

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  1. Proverbs 24:25 The Heb. lacks the wicked

Scoffers [a](A)set a city aflame,
But (B)wise men turn away anger.

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  1. Proverbs 29:8 Lit breathe out

Scornful men enflame a city,
    but the wise defuse anger.

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11 A (A)fool [a]lets out all of his spirit,
But a (B)wise man holds it back.

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit sends forth all his spirit

11 The fool vents all his feelings,[a]
    but the wise person keeps them to himself.[b]

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit
  2. Proverbs 29:11 The Heb. lacks to himself