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15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.
    The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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

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11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom.
    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 treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
    but a foolish man 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 wise man scales the city of the mighty,
    and brings down the strength of its confidence.

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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 sayings of the wise.

To show partiality in judgment is not good.
24 He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
    peoples will curse him, and nations will abhor him—
25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
    and a rich blessing will come on them.

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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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Mockers stir up a city,
    but wise men 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 fool vents all of his anger,
    but a wise man brings himself under control.

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

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