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let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning
    and the discerning acquire skill,(A)

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The wise hear them and grow in wisdom;
    those with understanding gain guidance.

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13 On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,
    but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.(A)

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13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who have understanding,
    but there is a rod for the back of those with no sense.

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33 Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding,
    but it is not[a] known in the heart of fools.(A)

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  1. 14.33 Gk Syr: Heb lacks not

33 Wisdom resides in an understanding heart,
    but it’s not[a] known in fools.

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  1. Proverbs 14:33 LXX; MT lacks not.

14 The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

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14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
    but fools feed on folly.

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24 For the wise the path of life leads upward,
    in order to avoid Sheol below.(A)

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24 For those with insight, life is an upward path,
    avoiding the grave [a] below.

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  1. Proverbs 15:24 Heb Sheol

21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,
    and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

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21 The skilled mind is called discerning,
    and pleasant speech enhances teaching.

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

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15 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
    the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
    reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.(A)

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25 Strike someone who scoffs, and a naive person will become clever;
    correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.

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When a land rebels
    it has many rulers;
but with an intelligent[a] person, honesty endures.(A)

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  1. 28.2 Heb intelligent knowledgeable

When a land rebels, there are many leaders;
    but a person with understanding brings order.

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11 The rich is wise in self-esteem,
    but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.(A)

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11 Rich people think they are wise,
    but an insightful poor person sees through them.

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