Proverbs 1:5
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5 And wise man shall hear and increase in learning, and a man of [a]understanding shall attain unto wise counsels,
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- Proverbs 1:5 As he showeth that these parables containing the effect of religion as touching manners and doctrine, do appertain to the simple people: so doth he declare that the same is also necessary for them that are wise and learned.
Proverbs 10:13
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13 In the lips of him that hath understanding, wisdom is found, and [a]a rod shall be for the back of him that is destitute of wisdom.
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- Proverbs 10:13 That is, God will find him out to punish him.
Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding, and is known [a]in the midst of fools.
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- Proverbs 14:33 Forasmuch as they are convicted thereby and put to silence.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The heart of him that hath understanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is fed with foolishness.
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Proverbs 15:24
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24 The way of life is on high to the prudent, to avoid from hell beneath.
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Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent and [a]the sweetness of the lips shall increase doctrine.
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- Proverbs 16:21 The sweet words of consolation, which come forth of a godly heart.
Proverbs 18:15
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15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh learning.
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Proverbs 19:25
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25 (A)Smite a scorner, and the [a]foolish will beware: and reprove the prudent, and he will understand knowledge.
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- Proverbs 19:25 That is, the simple and ignorant men learn, when they see the wicked punished.
Proverbs 28:2
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2 For the transgression of the land [a]there are many princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge a realm likewise endureth long.
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- Proverbs 28:2 The state of the commonweal is oftentimes changed.
Proverbs 28:11
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11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit: but the poor that hath understanding, can try [a]him.
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- Proverbs 28:11 And judge that he is not wise.
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