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
New Living Translation
5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser.
Let those with understanding receive guidance
Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise will inherit honor,
but stubborn fools, disgrace.
Proverbs 3:35
New Living Translation
35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools are put to shame!
Proverbs 9:8-9
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8 Do not rebuke a scoffer, lest he hate you;
rebuke the wise, and he will love you.(A)
9 Give instruction[a] to the wise, and they will become wiser still;
teach the righteous, and they will gain in learning.(B)
Footnotes
- 9.9 Heb lacks instruction
Proverbs 9:8-9
New Living Translation
8 So don’t bother correcting mockers;
they will only hate you.
But correct the wise,
and they will love you.
9 Instruct the wise,
and they will be even wiser.
Teach the righteous,
and they will learn even more.
Proverbs 10:14
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14 The wise lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 10:14
New Living Translation
14 Wise people treasure knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
Proverbs 11:29
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29 Those who trouble their households will inherit wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Proverbs 11:29
New Living Translation
29 Those who bring trouble on their families inherit the wind.
The fool will be a servant to the wise.
Proverbs 14:3
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Footnotes
- 14.3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:3
New Living Translation
3 A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
but the words of the wise keep them safe.
Proverbs 14:16
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16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.(A)
Proverbs 14:16
New Living Translation
16 The wise are cautious[a] and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
Footnotes
- 14:16 Hebrew The wise fear.
Proverbs 14:24
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24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but folly is the garland[a] of fools.
Footnotes
- 14.24 Cn: Heb is the folly
Proverbs 14:24
New Living Translation
24 Wealth is a crown for the wise;
the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2
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2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out folly.(A)
Proverbs 15:2
New Living Translation
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so the minds of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
New Living Translation
7 The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
New Living Translation
21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:23
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23 The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to their lips.
Proverbs 16:23
New Living Translation
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
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