Proverbs 1:22
World English Bible
22 “How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?
How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery,
and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:22
International Standard Version
22 “You naïve ones, how long will you love naiveté?
And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing
or fools hate knowledge?”
Proverbs 14:7
World English Bible
7 Stay away from a foolish man,
for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.
Proverbs 14:7
International Standard Version
7 Stay away from a foolish man,
for you will not find competent advice.
Proverbs 21:20
World English Bible
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
but a foolish man swallows it up.
Proverbs 21:20
International Standard Version
20 Precious treasures and oil are found[a] where the wise live,
but a foolish man devours them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:20 So MT; LXX reads A desirable treasure will rest
Proverbs 27:12
World English Bible
12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge;
but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 27:12
International Standard Version
12 Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.
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