15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

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15 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
    the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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Desire without knowledge is not good—
    how much more will hasty feet miss the way!(A)

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Ignorant desire isn’t good;
    rushing feet make mistakes.

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27 Stop listening to instruction, my son,(A)
    and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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27 If, my child, you stop listening to discipline,
    you will wander away from words of knowledge.

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12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
    but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

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12 The Lord’s eyes protect knowledge,
    but he frustrates the words of the treacherous.

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Saying 12

12 Apply your heart to instruction(A)
    and your ears to words of knowledge.

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12 Bring your mind to instruction,
    your ear to knowledgeable sayings.

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Saying 21

By wisdom a house is built,(A)
    and through understanding it is established;
through knowledge its rooms are filled
    with rare and beautiful treasures.(B)

Saying 22

The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.

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By wisdom a house is built;
    by understanding it is established.
By knowledge rooms are filled
    with all precious and pleasant wealth.
A wise person is mightier than a strong one;[a]
    a knowledgeable person than a powerful one.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:5 LXX; MT A wise man is strong.

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
    but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

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When a land rebels, there are many leaders;
    but a person with understanding brings order.

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