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
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22 “How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple?
How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing
and fools hate knowledge?(A)
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
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7 Leave the presence of a fool,
for there you do not find words of knowledge.
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
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Footnotes
- 21.20 Gk: Heb and oil
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
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12 The clever see danger and hide,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.(A)
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