Proverbs 3:35
New Living Translation
35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools are put to shame!
Proverbs 3:35
Common English Bible
35 The wise gain respect,
but fools receive shame.
Proverbs 9:10-12
New Living Translation
10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.
11 Wisdom will multiply your days
and add years to your life.
12 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit.
If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.
Proverbs 9:10-12
Common English Bible
10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord;
the knowledge of the holy one is understanding.
11 Through me your days will be many;
years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, it is to your benefit;
if you are cynical, you will bear it all alone.
Proverbs 12:15-16
New Living Translation
15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
16 A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
Proverbs 12:15-16
Common English Bible
15 Fools see their own way as right,
but the wise listen to advice.
16 Fools reveal their anger right away,
but the shrewd hide their contempt.
Proverbs 13:14
New Living Translation
14 The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain;
those who accept it avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:14
Common English Bible
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
turning a person away from deathtraps.
Proverbs 13:16
New Living Translation
16 Wise people think before they act;
fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.
Proverbs 13:16
Common English Bible
16 The prudent all act intelligently,
but fools display their stupidity.
Proverbs 13:19
New Living Translation
19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true,
but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.
Proverbs 13:19
Common English Bible
19 A desire fulfilled is pleasant,
but fools find deviating from evil disgusting.
Proverbs 14:9
New Living Translation
9 Fools make fun of guilt,
but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
Proverbs 14:9
Common English Bible
9 Fools mock a compensation offering,
but favor is with those who do right.
Proverbs 14:16-17
New Living Translation
16 The wise are cautious[a] and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
17 Short-tempered people do foolish things,
and schemers are hated.
Footnotes
- 14:16 Hebrew The wise fear.
Proverbs 14:16-17
Common English Bible
16 The wise are careful and avoid evil,
but fools become excited and overconfident.
17 Short-tempered people make stupid mistakes,
and schemers are hated.
Proverbs 14:24
New Living Translation
24 Wealth is a crown for the wise;
the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
Proverbs 14:24
Common English Bible
24 Wealth is the crown of the wise,
and the folly of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:29
New Living Translation
29 People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Proverbs 14:29
Common English Bible
29 Patience leads to abundant understanding,
but impatience leads to stupid mistakes.
Proverbs 15:14
New Living Translation
14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:14
Common English Bible
14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
but fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:24
New Living Translation
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise;
they leave the grave[a] behind.
Footnotes
- 15:24 Hebrew Sheol.
Proverbs 15:24
Common English Bible
24 For those with insight, life is an upward path,
avoiding the grave [a] below.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:24 Heb Sheol
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