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 9:10-12
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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.(A)
11 For by me your days will be multiplied,
and years will be added to your life.(B)
12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself;
if you scoff, you alone will bear it.(C)
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 12:15-16
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15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to advice.(A)
16 Fools show their anger at once,
but the prudent ignore an insult.(B)
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 13:14
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14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
so that one may avoid the snares of death.(A)
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 13:16
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16 The clever do all things intelligently,
but the fool displays folly.(A)
Proverbs 13:16
New Living Translation
16 Wise people think before they act;
fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.
Proverbs 13:19
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19 A desire realized is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
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 14:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 Fools mock at the guilt offering,[a]
but the upright enjoy God’s favor.
Footnotes
- 14.9 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 14:9
New Living Translation
9 Fools make fun of guilt,
but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
Proverbs 14:16-17
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16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.(A)
17 One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly,
and the schemer is hated.(B)
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 14:24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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 14:29
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.(A)
Proverbs 14:29
New Living Translation
29 People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Proverbs 15:14
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14 The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
New Living Translation
14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:24
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24 For the wise the path of life leads upward,
in order to avoid Sheol below.(A)
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.
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