Proverbs 1:7
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:22
GOD’S WORD Translation
22 “How long will you gullible people love being so gullible?
How long will you mockers find joy in your mocking?
How long will you fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:32
GOD’S WORD Translation
32 “Gullible people kill themselves because of their turning away.
Fools destroy themselves because of their indifference.
Proverbs 8:5
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 You gullible people, learn how to be sensible.
You fools, get a heart that has understanding.
Proverbs 9:13-18
GOD’S WORD Translation
Stupidity Imitates Wisdom’s Banquet
13 The woman Stupidity is loud, gullible, and ignorant.
14 She sits at the doorway of her house.
She is enthroned on the high ground of the city
15 and calls to those who pass by,
those minding their own business,
16 “Whoever is gullible turn in here!”
She says to a person without sense,
17 “Stolen waters are sweet,
and food eaten in secret is tasty.”
18 But he does not know
that the souls of the dead are there,
that her guests are in the depths of hell.
Proverbs 10:8
GOD’S WORD Translation
Proverbs Concerning the Mouth
8 The one who is truly wise accepts commands,
but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
Proverbs 10:18
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips.
Whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan,
so is wisdom to a person who has understanding.
Proverbs 11:29
GOD’S WORD Translation
29 Whoever brings trouble upon his family inherits ⌞only⌟ wind,
and that stubborn fool becomes a slave to the wise in heart.
Proverbs 12:15-16
GOD’S WORD Translation
15 A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one,
but a person who listens to advice is wise.
16 When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,
but a sensible person hides the insult.
Proverbs 12:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge,
but foolish minds preach stupidity.
Proverbs 13:16
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 Any sensible person acts with knowledge,
but a fool displays stupidity.
Proverbs 13:19-20
GOD’S WORD Translation
19 A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul,
but turning from evil is disgusting to fools.
20 Whoever walks with wise people will be wise,
but whoever associates with fools will suffer.
Proverbs 14:7-9
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 Stay away from a fool,
because you will not receive knowledge from his lips.
8 The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life,
but the stupidity of fools misleads them.
9 Stubborn fools make fun of guilt,
but there is forgiveness among decent people.
Proverbs 14:16-18
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool is careless and overconfident.
17 A short-tempered person acts stupidly,
and a person who plots evil is hated.
18 Gullible people are gifted with stupidity,
but sensible people are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:29
GOD’S WORD Translation
29 A person of great understanding is patient,
but a short temper is the height of stupidity.
Proverbs 15:5
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline,
but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.
Proverbs 15:14
GOD’S WORD Translation
14 The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.
Proverbs 17:10
GOD’S WORD Translation
10 A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding
more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
Proverbs 17:16
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom
when he doesn’t have a mind to grasp anything?
Proverbs 17:24
GOD’S WORD Translation
24 Wisdom is directly in front of an understanding person,
but the eyes of a fool ⌞are looking around⌟ all over the world.
Proverbs 17:28
GOD’S WORD Translation
28 Even a stubborn fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent.
He is considered intelligent if he keeps his lips sealed.
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