15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
    and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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

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11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise:
    and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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20 (A)There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man squanders it.

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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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22 A (A)wise man [a]scales the city of the mighty,
And brings down the trusted stronghold.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:22 Climbs over the walls of

22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty,
    and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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Further Sayings of the Wise

23 These things also belong to the wise:

(A)It is not good to [a]show partiality in judgment.
24 (B)He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
Him the people will curse;
Nations will abhor him.
25 But those who rebuke the wicked will have (C)delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:23 Lit. recognize faces

23 These things 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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Scoffers (A)set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.

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Scornful men bring a city into a snare:
but wise men turn away wrath.

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11 A fool vents all his (A)feelings,[a]
But a wise man holds them back.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit

11 A fool uttereth all his mind:
but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

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