Proverbs 1:5
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5 the wise man also may hear and increase in learning,
and the man of understanding acquire skill,
Proverbs 10:13
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13 On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom abides in the mind of a man of understanding,
but it is not[a] known in the heart of fools.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:33 Gk Syr: Heb lacks not
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:24
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24 The wise man’s path leads upward to life,
that he may avoid Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise of heart is called a man of discernment,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 18:15
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15 An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25
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25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a land transgresses
it has many rulers;
but with men of understanding and knowledge
its stability will long continue.
Proverbs 28:11
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11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
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