Proverbs 10:23
Lexham English Bible
23 It is like a sport for a fool to do wrong,
wisdom for a person of understanding.
Proverbs 10:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,(A)
so wisdom is for a person of understanding.
Proverbs 11:12
Lexham English Bible
12 He who lacks sense[a] belittles his neighbor,
but a person of intelligence will remain silent.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:12 Literally “heart”
Proverbs 11:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a person with understanding keeps silent.(A)
Proverbs 15:21
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:21 Literally “heart”
- Proverbs 15:21 Literally “he will walk upright walking”
Proverbs 15:21
Christian Standard Bible
21 Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a person with understanding walks a straight path.(A)
Proverbs 17:27
Lexham English Bible
27 He who spares his sayings knows knowledge,
and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27
Christian Standard Bible
27 The one who has knowledge restrains his words,(A)
and one who keeps a cool head[a]
is a person of understanding.
Footnotes
- 17:27 Lit spirit
Proverbs 20:5
Lexham English Bible
5 Deep waters are like purpose in the heart[a] of a man,
and a man of understanding will draw it[b] out.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:5 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 20:5 Or “her”; referring to “purpose”
Proverbs 20:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water;(A)
but a person of understanding draws it out.
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