Proverbs 10:14
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14 The wise lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 10:14
New Living Translation
14 Wise people treasure knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
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 11:9
New Living Translation
9 With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
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 14:18
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Footnotes
- 14.18 Or inherit
Proverbs 14:18
New Living Translation
18 Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,[a]
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Footnotes
- 14:18 Or inherit foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2
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2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out folly.(A)
Proverbs 15:2
New Living Translation
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so the minds of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
New Living Translation
7 The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
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 18:15
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15 An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
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15 Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge.
Proverbs 19:2
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2 Desire without knowledge is not good,
and one who moves too hurriedly misses the way.
Proverbs 19:2
New Living Translation
2 Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good;
haste makes mistakes.
Proverbs 20:15
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15 There is gold and abundance of costly stones,
but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
Proverbs 20:15
New Living Translation
15 Wise words are more valuable
than much gold and many rubies.
Proverbs 21:11
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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 21:11
New Living Translation
11 If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise;
if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
Proverbs 23:12
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12 Apply your mind to instruction
and your ear to words of knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 23:12
New Living Translation
12 Commit yourself to instruction;
listen carefully to words of knowledge.
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
Proverbs 24:3-5
New Living Translation
3 A house is built by wisdom
and becomes strong through good sense.
4 Through knowledge its rooms are filled
with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.
5 The wise are mightier than the strong,[a]
and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
Footnotes
- 24:5 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads A wise man is strength.
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