Proverbs 1:5
New International Version
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,(A)
and let the discerning get guidance—
Proverbs 1:5
English Standard Version
5 Let the wise hear and (A)increase in learning,
and the one who understands obtain guidance,
Proverbs 12:15
New International Version
Proverbs 12:15
English Standard Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 13:1
New International Version
13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.(A)
Proverbs 13:1
English Standard Version
13 A wise son hears his father's instruction,
but (A)a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:10
New International Version
10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(A)
Proverbs 13:10
English Standard Version
10 (A)By insolence comes nothing but strife,
but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:13
New International Version
Proverbs 13:13
English Standard Version
13 Whoever (A)despises (B)the word[a] brings destruction on himself,
but he who reveres the commandment[b] will be (C)rewarded.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:13 Or a word
- Proverbs 13:13 Or a commandment
Proverbs 17:4
New International Version
4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
English Standard Version
4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:10
New International Version
10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
more than a hundred lashes a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
English Standard Version
10 A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding
than a hundred blows into a fool.
Proverbs 18:1-2
New International Version
18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding
but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)
Proverbs 18:1-2
English Standard Version
18 Whoever (A)isolates himself seeks his own desire;
he breaks out against all sound judgment.
2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only (B)in expressing his opinion.
Proverbs 18:13
New International Version
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
English Standard Version
13 If one gives an answer (A)before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
Proverbs 20:5
New International Version
5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
but one who has insight draws them out.
Proverbs 20:5
English Standard Version
5 The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 23:12
New International Version
Saying 12
12 Apply your heart to instruction(A)
and your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
English Standard Version
12 Apply your heart to instruction
and your ear to words of knowledge.
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