Proverbs 17:24
New Living Translation
24 Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom,
but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
Common English Bible
24 Wisdom is right in front of those with understanding,
but the eyes of fools are off to the edges of the earth.
Proverbs 18:15
New Living Translation
15 Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
Common English Bible
15 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 19:8
New Living Translation
8 To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 19:8
Common English Bible
8 Those who acquire good sense love themselves;
those who keep understanding find success.
Proverbs 20:5
New Living Translation
5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
a person with understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
Common English Bible
5 Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart;
those with understanding can draw it out.
Proverbs 20:12
New Living Translation
12 Ears to hear and eyes to see—
both are gifts from the Lord.
Proverbs 20:12
Common English Bible
12 Ears to hear and eyes to see—
the Lord made them both.
Proverbs 28:7
New Living Translation
7 Young people who obey the law are wise;
those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.[a]
Footnotes
- 28:7 Hebrew their father.
Proverbs 28:7
Common English Bible
7 Intelligent children follow Instruction,
but those who befriend gluttons shame their parents.
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