Proverbs 10:23
Revised Standard Version
23 It is like sport to a fool to do wrong,
but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.
Proverbs 10:23
American Standard Version
23 It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness;
[a]And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:23 Or, But a man of understanding hath wisdom
Proverbs 11:12
Revised Standard Version
12 He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.
Proverbs 11:12
American Standard Version
12 He that despiseth his neighbor is void of [a]wisdom;
But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:12 Hebrew heart.
Proverbs 15:21
Revised Standard Version
21 Folly is a joy to him who has no sense,
but a man of understanding walks aright.
Proverbs 15:21
American Standard Version
21 Folly is joy to him that is void of [a]wisdom;
But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:21 Hebrew heart.
Proverbs 17:27
Revised Standard Version
27 He who restrains his words has knowledge,
and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27
American Standard Version
27 He [a]that spareth his words hath knowledge;
And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:27 Or, that hath knowledge spareth his words; And a man of understanding is of a cool spirit
Proverbs 20:5
Revised Standard Version
5 The purpose in a man’s mind is like deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
American Standard Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;
But a man of understanding will draw it out.
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