Proverbs 1:7
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7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.(A)
Proverbs 1:7
Evangelical Heritage Version
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of[a] knowledge,
but stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 1:7 Or prerequisite for or most important part of
Proverbs 1:32
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32 For waywardness kills the simple,
and the complacency of fools destroys them;(A)
Proverbs 1:32
Evangelical Heritage Version
32 Therefore the wandering ways[a] of the gullible kill them,
and the complacency of fools destroys them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 1:32 Or apostasy
Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise will inherit honor,
but stubborn fools, disgrace.
Proverbs 3:35
Evangelical Heritage Version
35 Wise people inherit honor,
but proud fools receive disgrace.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
14 Wise people store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a stubborn fool brings ruin.
Proverbs 10:21
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21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
Proverbs 10:21
Evangelical Heritage Version
21 The lips of a righteous person shepherd many,
but stubborn fools die for lack of sense.
Proverbs 10:23
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23 Doing wrong is like sport to a fool,
but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.(A)
Proverbs 10:23
Evangelical Heritage Version
23 Carrying out a wicked scheme is a game for the fool,
but wisdom gives pleasure to a person with understanding.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
29 Whoever troubles his household will inherit the wind,
and a stubborn fool will be a slave to a person with a wise heart.
Proverbs 14:3
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Notas al pie
- 14.3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:3
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 In the mouth of a stubborn fool there is a proud rod,[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:3 The meaning of a proud rod is uncertain, but there is no textual support for the common emendation, a rod for his back.
Proverbs 14:8
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8 It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go,
but the folly of fools misleads.(A)
Proverbs 14:8
Evangelical Heritage Version
8 The wisdom of a sensible[a] person is that he understands his way,
but the stupidity of fools is deceptive.[b]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:8 Or prudent
- Proverbs 14:8 Or deceives them
Proverbs 14:9
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9 Fools mock at the guilt offering,[a]
but the upright enjoy God’s favor.
Notas al pie
- 14.9 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 14:9
Evangelical Heritage Version
9 Fools scoff at the idea of guilt,[a]
but favor is found among the upright.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:9 Or the need for a guilt offering
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 A wise person fears and turns from evil,
but a fool is rash and overconfident.
Proverbs 14:24
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24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but folly is the garland[a] of fools.
Notas al pie
- 14.24 Cn: Heb is the folly
Proverbs 14:24
Evangelical Heritage Version
24 Their wealth is a crown for the wise,
but the stupidity of fools is just stupidity.
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