Proverbs 1:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 let a wise person listen and increase learning,(A)
and let a discerning person obtain guidance—
Proverbs 1:5
International Standard Version
5 Let the wise listen and increase their[a] learning;
let the person of understanding receive guidance
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:5 The Heb. lacks their
Proverbs 12:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,(A)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:15
International Standard Version
15 The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion,
but wise is the man who listens to advice.
Proverbs 13:1
Christian Standard Bible
13 A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
International Standard Version
Who is a Wise Son?
13 A wise son heeds[a] a father’s correction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:1 The Heb. lacks heeds
Proverbs 13:10
Christian Standard Bible
10 Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,(A)
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
Proverbs 13:10
International Standard Version
10 Arrogance only brings quarreling,
but those receiving advice are wise.
Proverbs 13:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,(A)
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.(B)
Proverbs 13:13
International Standard Version
13 Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it,
but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 17:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk;[a]
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Footnotes
- 17:4 Lit to lips of iniquity
Proverbs 17:4
International Standard Version
4 Whoever practices evil pays attention to wicked speech,
and the liar listens to malicious talk.
Proverbs 17:10
Christian Standard Bible
10 A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
International Standard Version
10 A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding
than a hundred lashes to a fool.
Proverbs 18:1-2
Christian Standard Bible
18 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound wisdom.
Footnotes
- 18:2 Lit to uncover his heart
Proverbs 18:1-2
International Standard Version
How Fools Talk
18 Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends;
he resists all sound advice.
2 A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand,
for he would rather express his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
International Standard Version
13 Whoever answers before listening
is both foolish and shameful.
Proverbs 20:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water;(A)
but a person of understanding draws it out.
Proverbs 20:5
International Standard Version
5 The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but a discerning person reveals them.
Proverbs 23:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
International Standard Version
12 Learn diligently,
and listen to words of knowledge.
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