Add parallel Print Page Options

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

Read full chapter

15 An intelligent mind[a] will acquire knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:15 Literally “heart”

11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom.
    When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Read full chapter

11 With the punishment of a scoffer, the simple will become wise,
    and with the instruction of the wise, he will obtain knowledge.

Read full chapter

20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
    but a foolish man swallows it up.

Read full chapter

20 Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise,
    but the foolish person[a] will devour them.[b]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:20 Or “foolish of mankind”
  2. Proverbs 21:20 Literally “it”

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
    and brings down the strength of its confidence.

Read full chapter

22 To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
    and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.

Read full chapter

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.

Read full chapter

23 These sayings are also for the wise:
    Partiality[a] in judgment is not good.
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are righteous,” the people will curse him;
    the nations will abhor him.
25 But they who rebuke will have delight,
    and upon them blessings of goodness will come.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:23 Literally “acknowledge faces”

Mockers stir up a city,
    but wise men turn away anger.

Read full chapter

Men of scoffing set a city aflame,
    but the wise turn away wrath.

Read full chapter

11 A fool vents all of his anger,
    but a wise man brings himself under control.

Read full chapter

11 A fool gives all his breath,[a]
    but the wise holds back in quiet.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:11 Or “spirit”