Proverbs 10:14
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14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.(A)
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14 The wise lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Proverbs 13:16
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16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.(A)
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16 The clever do all things intelligently,
but the fool displays folly.(A)
Proverbs 14:18
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18 The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
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Footnotes
- 14.18 Or inherit
Proverbs 15:2
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2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.(A)
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2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out folly.(A)
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so the minds of fools.
Proverbs 15:14
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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 18:15
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15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.(A)
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15 An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:2
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- 19:2 Lit who is hasty with feet
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2 Desire without knowledge is not good,
and one who moves too hurriedly misses the way.
Proverbs 20:15
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15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.(A)
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15 There is gold and abundance of costly stones,
but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.(A)
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11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple become wiser;
when the wise are instructed, they increase in knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 23:12
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12 Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.
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12 Apply your mind to instruction
and your ear to words of knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 24:3-5
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3 A house is built by wisdom,(A)
and it is established by understanding;
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled
with every precious and beautiful treasure.
Proverbs 24:3-5
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3 By wisdom a house is built,
and by understanding it is established;(A)
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled
with all precious and pleasant riches.
5 Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones[a]
and those who have knowledge than those who have strength,(B)
Footnotes
- 24.5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength
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