Proverbs 1:5
English Standard Version
5 Let the wise hear and (A)increase in learning,
and the one who understands obtain guidance,
Proverbs 1:5
Common English Bible
5 The wise hear them and grow in wisdom;
those with understanding gain guidance.
Proverbs 3:35
English Standard Version
35 The wise will inherit honor,
but fools get[a] disgrace.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 3:35 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain
Proverbs 3:35
Common English Bible
35 The wise gain respect,
but fools receive shame.
Proverbs 9:8-9
English Standard Version
8 (A)Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you;
(B)reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Give instruction[a] to a wise man, and he will be (C)still wiser;
teach a righteous man, and he will (D)increase in learning.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 9:9 Hebrew lacks instruction
Proverbs 9:8-9
Common English Bible
8 Don’t correct the impudent, or they will hate you;
correct the wise, and they will love you.
9 Teach the wise, and they will become wiser;
inform the righteous, and their learning will increase.
Proverbs 10:14
English Standard Version
Proverbs 10:14
Common English Bible
14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings on ruin.
Proverbs 11:29
English Standard Version
29 Whoever (A)troubles his own household will (B)inherit the wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:29
Common English Bible
29 Those who trouble their family will inherit the wind.
The fool will be servant to the wise.
Proverbs 14:3
English Standard Version
3 By the mouth of a fool comes (A)a rod for his back,[a]
(B)but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:3 Or In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:3
Common English Bible
3 Pride sprouts in the mouth of a fool,[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:3 Heb uncertain
Proverbs 14:16
English Standard Version
16 (A)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (B)turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]
Proverbs 14:16
Common English Bible
16 The wise are careful and avoid evil,
but fools become excited and overconfident.
Proverbs 14:24
English Standard Version
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the folly of fools brings folly.
Proverbs 14:24
Common English Bible
24 Wealth is the crown of the wise,
and the folly of fools is folly.
Proverbs 15:2
English Standard Version
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but (A)the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Proverbs 15:2
Common English Bible
2 The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.
Proverbs 15:7
English Standard Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:7 Or the hearts of fools are not steadfast
Proverbs 15:7
Common English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
but the hearts of fools have none.
Proverbs 16:21
English Standard Version
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech (A)increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
Common English Bible
21 The skilled mind is called discerning,
and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
Proverbs 16:23
English Standard Version
23 (A)The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23
Common English Bible
23 The mind of the wise makes their speech insightful
and enhances the teaching of their lips.
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