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 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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11 When the (A)scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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11 When (A)a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
    when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

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

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20 (A)Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling,
    but a foolish man (B)devours it.

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22 A (A)wise person 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

22 (A)A wise man scales the city of the mighty
    and brings down the stronghold 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 One (C)who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
(D)Peoples will curse him, nations will scold him;
25 But (E)for those who rebuke the wicked there will be delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

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  1. Proverbs 24:23 Lit regard the face

More Sayings of the Wise

23 These also are sayings of (A)the wise.

(B)Partiality in judging is not good.
24 Whoever (C)says to the wicked, “You are in the right,”
    (D)will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,
25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,
    and a good blessing will come upon them.

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Arrogant people (A)inflame a city,
But (B)wise people turn away anger.

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(A)Scoffers set a city aflame,
    but the wise turn away wrath.

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11 A (A)fool [a]always loses his temper,
But a (B)wise person holds it back.

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

11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
    but a wise man quietly holds it back.

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