Proverbs 14:33
Amplified Bible
33
Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known.(A)
Proverbs 14:33
New American Standard Bible
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But among fools it is made known.
Proverbs 15:2
Amplified Bible
2
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:2
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:5
Amplified Bible
5
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Proverbs 15:5
New American Standard Bible
5 A fool [a]rejects his father’s discipline,
But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:5 Or despises
Proverbs 15:7
Amplified Bible
7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain];
But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:7
New American Standard Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:14
Amplified Bible
14
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.(A)
Proverbs 15:14
New American Standard Bible
14 The (A)mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 16:22
Amplified Bible
22
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Proverbs 16:22
New American Standard Bible
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it,
But the discipline of fools is foolishness.
Proverbs 17:7
Amplified Bible
7
Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind],
Much less do lying lips benefit a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Lit A lip of abundance
Proverbs 17:10
Amplified Bible
10
A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.(A)
Proverbs 17:10
New American Standard Bible
10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding
Than a hundred blows into a fool.
Proverbs 17:12
Amplified Bible
12
Let a man meet a [ferocious] bear robbed of her cubs
Rather than the [angry, narcissistic] fool in his folly.(A)
Proverbs 17:12
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:16
Amplified Bible
16
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
When he has no common sense or even a heart for it?
Proverbs 17:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:16 Lit there is no heart
Proverbs 17:21
Amplified Bible
21
He who becomes the parent of a fool [who is spiritually blind] does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool [who is spiritually blind] has no joy.
Proverbs 17:21
New American Standard Bible
21 He who (A)fathers a fool does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool has no joy.
Proverbs 17:24
Amplified Bible
24
[Skillful and godly] wisdom is in the presence of a person of understanding [and he recognizes it],
But the eyes of a [thickheaded] fool are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
New American Standard Bible
24 Wisdom is in the presence of one who has understanding,
But the (A)eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
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