Proverbs 15:14
Lexham English Bible
14 The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge,
but the faces of fools, they[a] will feed on folly.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:14 Hebrew “he/it”
Proverbs 15:14
American Standard Version
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge;
But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Proverbs 15:31-33
Lexham English Bible
31 The ear of him who listens to admonitions of life,
in the midst of the wise it will lodge.
32 He who ignores instruction despises himself,[a]
but he who hears admonition gains heart.[b]
33 Fear of Yahweh is the instruction of the wise,
and before honor comes humility.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:32 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
- Proverbs 15:32 Or “mind”
Proverbs 15:31-33
American Standard Version
31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life
Shall abide among the wise.
32 He that refuseth [a]correction despiseth his own soul;
But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth [b]understanding.
33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom;
And before honor goeth humility.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:32 Or, instruction
- Proverbs 15:32 Hebrew heart.
Proverbs 16:16
Lexham English Bible
16 Getting wisdom: how much[a] better than gold!
And getting understanding: it is chosen over[b] silver.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:16 Literally “what”
- Proverbs 16:16 Literally “from”
Proverbs 16:16
American Standard Version
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!
Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Proverbs 16:21
Lexham English Bible
21 The wise of heart[a] is called perceptive,
but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:21 Or “mind”
Proverbs 16:21
American Standard Version
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent;
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 17:24
Lexham English Bible
24 He who understands sets his face toward wisdom,
but the eyes of a fool, to the end of the earth.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:24 Or “land”
Proverbs 17:24
American Standard Version
24 Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding;
But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 18:15
Lexham English Bible
15 An intelligent mind[a] will acquire knowledge,
and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 18:15 Literally “heart”
Proverbs 18:15
American Standard Version
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 19:20
Lexham English Bible
20 Listen to advice and accept instruction
so that you will gain wisdom for your future.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 19:20 Literally “after things”
Proverbs 19:20
American Standard Version
20 Hear counsel, and receive [a]instruction,
That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 19:20 Or, correction
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 20:5 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 20:5 Or “her”; referring to “purpose”
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.
Proverbs 20:18
Lexham English Bible
18 A plan[a] will be established by advice,
and with guidance make war.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 20:18 Hebrew “plans”
Proverbs 20:18
American Standard Version
18 Every purpose is established by counsel;
And by wise guidance make thou war.
Proverbs 21:11
Lexham English Bible
11 With the punishment of a scoffer, the simple will become wise,
and with the instruction of the wise, he will obtain knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
American Standard Version
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
And [a]when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:11 Or, when one considereth the wise
Proverbs 22:17-21
Lexham English Bible
Words of the Wise
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise;
you shall apply your heart[a] to my teaching.
18 For it is pleasant if you guard them within you;[b]
together they will be ready upon your lips.
19 In order for your trust to be in Yahweh,
I have made them known to you today[c]—even[d] you.
20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings
with admonitions and knowledge?
21 In order to show you what is right—sayings of truth—
in order to return a true saying to him who sent you.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 22:17 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 22:18 Literally “in your belly/womb”
- Proverbs 22:19 Literally “the day”
- Proverbs 22:19 Or “only”
Proverbs 22:17-21
American Standard Version
17 Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise,
And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee,
If they be established together upon thy lips.
19 That thy trust may be in Jehovah,
I have made them known to thee this day, even to thee.
20 Have not I written unto thee [a]excellent things
[b]Of counsels and knowledge,
21 To make thee know [c]the certainty of the words of truth,
That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 22:20 The word is doubtful. Another reading is, heretofore
- Proverbs 22:20 Or, In
- Proverbs 22:21 Or, of a certainty the words etc.
Proverbs 23:19
Lexham English Bible
19 You, my child, hear and be wise,
and direct your heart[a] on the road.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 23:19 Or “mind”
Proverbs 23:19
American Standard Version
19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise,
And guide thy heart in the way.
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