Proverbs 1:5
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5 let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning
and the discerning acquire skill,(A)
Proverbs 1:5
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5 A wise person should listen, and he will increase learning.
A person with understanding should obtain guidance
Proverbs 10:13
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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)
Proverbs 10:13
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13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person,
but a rod is appropriate for the back of one who lacks sense.
Proverbs 14:33
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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)
Notas al pie
- 14.33 Gk Syr: Heb lacks not
Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning.
It can be recognized even among fools.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The heart of a discerning person seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.
Proverbs 15:24
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24 For the wise the path of life leads upward,
in order to avoid Sheol below.(A)
Proverbs 15:24
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24 The path of life leads upward for a person with insight,
so that he may turn away from hell[a] below.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:24 Or the grave. The Hebrew word is sheol.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 A wise heart will be called discerning,
and appealing speech increases learning.
Proverbs 18:15
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15 An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
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15 A discerning heart acquires knowledge,
and the ears of the wise seek knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25
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25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 19:25
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25 Strike a scoffer, and an undisciplined[a] person may learn caution.
Warn a person with understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 19:25 Or inexperienced
Proverbs 28:2
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Notas al pie
- 28.2 Heb intelligent knowledgeable
Proverbs 28:2
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2 A rebellious land has many rulers,
but one man with understanding and knowledge provides stability.
Proverbs 28:11
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11 The rich is wise in self-esteem,
but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.(A)
Proverbs 28:11
Evangelical Heritage Version
11 A wealthy person is wise in his own eyes,
but a needy person with understanding will expose him.
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