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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 [a](A)mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the (B)ear of the wise seeks 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 the (A)scoffer is punished, the [a]naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 21:11 Lit simple

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

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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 (A)wise man scales 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

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

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 abhor him;
25 But (E)to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

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  1. Proverbs 24:23 Lit regard the face

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

Scorners (A)set a city aflame,
But (B)wise men turn away 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 A (A)fool [a]always loses his temper,
But a (B)wise man holds it back.

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