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]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:24 Or “land”
Proverbs 17:24
International Standard Version
24 A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective,
but a fool looks only[a] to earthly goals.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:24 The Heb. lacks only
Proverbs 18:15
Lexham English Bible
15 An intelligent mind[a] will acquire knowledge,
and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:15 Literally “heart”
Proverbs 18:15
International Standard Version
15 The mind[a] of a discerning person gains knowledge,
while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:15 Lit. heart
Proverbs 19:8
Lexham English Bible
8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself;[a]
he who guards understanding loves to find good.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:8 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
Proverbs 19:8
International Standard Version
8 Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself,
and whoever treasures understanding will prosper.
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:5 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 20:5 Or “her”; referring to “purpose”
Proverbs 20:5
International Standard Version
5 The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but a discerning person reveals them.
Proverbs 20:12
Lexham English Bible
12 The ear that hears and the eye that sees,
Yahweh has made them both.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:12 Literally “also the two of them”
Proverbs 20:12
International Standard Version
12 The ear that hears and the eye that sees—
the Lord surely made them both.
Proverbs 28:7
Lexham English Bible
7 He who keeps instruction is a child of understanding,
but the companion of gluttons will shame his father.
Proverbs 28:7
International Standard Version
7 Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son,
but whoever keeps company with gluttons
brings shame to his father.
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