Proverbs 17:24
Expanded Bible
24 The person with understanding is always ·looking for [focused on] wisdom,
but the mind of a fool wanders ·everywhere [L to the ends of the earth].
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 18:15
Expanded Bible
15 The ·mind [heart] of a person with understanding gets knowledge;
the ·wise person listens to learn more [L ear of the wise seeks knowledge].
Proverbs 18:15
Amplified Bible
15
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:8
Expanded Bible
8 Those who ·get wisdom [L acquire heart] ·do themselves a favor [L love themselves],
and those who ·love learning [guard understanding] will succeed.
Proverbs 19:8
Amplified Bible
8
He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper.
Proverbs 20:5
Expanded Bible
5 People’s ·thoughts [advice; purpose] can be like a deep ·well [L waters],
but someone with understanding can ·find the wisdom there [draw it out].
Proverbs 20:5
Amplified Bible
5
A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.(A)
Proverbs 20:12
Expanded Bible
12 The Lord has made both these things:
ears to hear and eyes to see.
Proverbs 20:12
Amplified Bible
12
The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The [omnipotent] Lord has made both of them.
Proverbs 28:7
Expanded Bible
7 Children who ·obey what they have been taught [protect instruction/law] are wise,
but friends of ·troublemakers [or gluttons] disgrace their parents [Deut. 28:18–21].
Proverbs 28:7
Amplified Bible
7
He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
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