Proverbs 18:15
English Standard Version
15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.(A)
Proverbs 19:2
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:2 Or A soul
Proverbs 19:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:2 Lit who is hasty with feet
Proverbs 19:27
English Standard Version
27 Cease to hear instruction, my son,
(A)and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 If you stop listening to correction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 22:12
English Standard Version
12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
but he (A)overthrows the words of the traitor.
Proverbs 22:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 The Lord’s eyes keep watch over knowledge,
but He overthrows the words of the treacherous.
Proverbs 23:12
English Standard Version
12 Apply your heart to instruction
and your ear to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 24:3-5
English Standard Version
3 By (A)wisdom a house is built,
and by understanding it is established;
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled
with all (B)precious and pleasant riches.
5 (C)A wise man is full of strength,
and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
Proverbs 24:3-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 A house is built by wisdom,(A)
and it is established by understanding;
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled
with every precious and beautiful treasure.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 LXX, Syr; MT reads one is in strength
- Proverbs 24:5 LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads knowledge exerts strength
Proverbs 28:2
English Standard Version
2 When a land transgresses, (A)it has many rulers,
but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
its stability will long continue.
Proverbs 28:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,(A)
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
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