Proverbs 2:2-7
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2 Let your ears listen to wisdom.
Apply your heart to understanding.
3 Call out for the ability to be wise.
Cry out for understanding.
4 Look for it as you would look for silver.
Search for it as you would search for hidden treasure.
5 Then you will understand how to have respect for the Lord.
You will find out how to know God.
6 The Lord gives wisdom.
Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.
7 He stores up success for honest people.
He is like a shield to those who live without blame.
Proverbs 3:5
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Do not depend on your own understanding.
Proverbs 14:6
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6 Those who make fun of others look for wisdom and don’t find it.
But knowledge comes easily to those who understand what is right.
Proverbs 14:29
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29 Anyone who is patient has great understanding.
But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.
Proverbs 14:33
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33 Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right.
And even among foolish people she makes herself known.
Proverbs 15:32
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32 Those who turn away from correction hate themselves.
But anyone who accepts correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right.
Kind words make people want to learn more.
Proverbs 17:10
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10 A person who understands what is right learns more from just a warning
than a foolish person learns from 100 strokes with a whip.
Proverbs 17:27
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27 Anyone who has knowledge controls their words.
Anyone who has understanding is not easily upset.
Proverbs 18:2
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2 Foolish people don’t want to understand.
They take delight in saying only what they think.
Proverbs 19:8
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8 Anyone who gets wisdom loves life.
Anyone who values understanding will soon succeed.
Proverbs 20:5
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5 The purposes of a person’s heart are like deep water.
But one who has understanding brings them out.
Proverbs 21:30
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30 No wisdom, wise saying or plan
can succeed against the Lord.
Proverbs 28:16
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16 A ruler who is mean to his people takes money from them by force.
But one who hates money gained in the wrong way will rule a long time.
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