Proverbs 10:23
New Living Translation
23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
Proverbs 10:23
Common English Bible
23 Fools enjoy vile deeds,
but those with understanding take pleasure in wisdom.
Proverbs 11:12
New Living Translation
12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
a sensible person keeps quiet.
Proverbs 11:12
Common English Bible
12 Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense;
a sensible person keeps quiet.
Proverbs 15:21
New Living Translation
21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
a sensible person stays on the right path.
Proverbs 15:21
Common English Bible
21 Folly is joy to those who lack sense,
but those with understanding walk straight ahead.
Proverbs 17:27
New Living Translation
27 A truly wise person uses few words;
a person with understanding is even-tempered.
Proverbs 17:27
Common English Bible
27 Wise are those who restrain their talking;
people with understanding are coolheaded.
Proverbs 20:5
New Living Translation
5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
a person with understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
Common English Bible
5 Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart;
those with understanding can draw it out.
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