Proverbs 3:35
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The wise will inherit honor and glory,
But dishonor and shame is conferred on fools.(A)
Proverbs 9:10-12
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The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.
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For by me (wisdom from God) your days will be multiplied,
And years of life shall be increased.
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If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.
Proverbs 12:15-16
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The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,
But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.(A)
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The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Proverbs 13:14
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The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:16
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Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge,
But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].
Proverbs 13:19
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Desire realized is sweet to the soul;
But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].
Proverbs 14:9
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Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools],
But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God.(A)
Proverbs 14:16-17
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A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,
But the fool is arrogant and careless.
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A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control,
And a man of wicked schemes is hated.
Proverbs 14:24
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The crown of the wise is their wealth [of wisdom],
But the foolishness of [closed-minded] fools is [nothing but] folly.
Proverbs 14:29
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He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].(A)
Proverbs 15:14
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The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.(A)
Proverbs 15:24
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The [chosen] path of life leads upward for the wise,
That he may keep away from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) below.(A)
Proverbs 16:22
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Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Proverbs 17:12
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Let a man meet a [ferocious] bear robbed of her cubs
Rather than the [angry, narcissistic] fool in his folly.(A)
Proverbs 18:2
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A [closed-minded] fool does not delight in understanding,
But only in revealing his personal opinions [unwittingly displaying his self-indulgence and his stupidity].
Proverbs 19:3
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The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes];
Then his heart is resentful and rages against the Lord [for, being a fool, he blames the Lord instead of himself].
Proverbs 19:10
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Luxury is not fitting for a fool;
Much less for a slave to rule over princes.
Proverbs 21:11
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When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 24:7
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Wisdom is too exalted for a [hardened, arrogant] [a]fool;
He does not open his mouth in the gate [where the city’s rulers sit in judgment].
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:7 See note 1:7.
Proverbs 24:13-14
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My son, eat honey, because it is good,
And the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.
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Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul;
If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward,
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
Proverbs 26:12
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Do you see a man [who is unteachable and] wise in his own eyes and full of self-conceit?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.(A)
Proverbs 28:25-26
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An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.
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He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool,
But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued.(A)
Proverbs 29:11
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A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
Proverbs 29:20
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Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]?
There is more hope for a [thickheaded] [a]fool than for him.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:20 See note 1:7.
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