Proverbs 18:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.(A)
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 18:15 Lit. heart
Proverbs 21:11
Christian Standard Bible
11 When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 21:11
International Standard Version
11 When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom;
but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:20
Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- 21:20 Lit it
Proverbs 21:20
International Standard Version
20 Precious treasures and oil are found[a] where the wise live,
but a foolish man devours them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:20 So MT; LXX reads A desirable treasure will rest
Proverbs 21:22
Christian Standard Bible
22 A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.(A)
Proverbs 21:22
International Standard Version
22 A wise man attacks the city of the mighty,
bringing down the fortress in which they trust.
Proverbs 24:23-25
Christian Standard Bible
23 These sayings also belong to the wise:(A)
It is not good to show partiality in judgment.(B)
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent”(C)—
peoples will curse him,(D) and nations will denounce him;
25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
and a generous blessing will come to them.
Proverbs 24:23-25
International Standard Version
Sayings of the Wise
23 Here are some more proverbs from wise people:
It isn’t good to show partiality in judgment.
24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You’re in the right,”
will be cursed by people and hated by nations.
25 But as for people who rebuke the wicked;[a]
a good blessing will fall upon them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:25 The Heb. lacks the wicked
Proverbs 29:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 Mockers inflame a city,(A)
but the wise turn away anger.
Proverbs 29:8
International Standard Version
8 Scornful men enflame a city,
but the wise defuse anger.
Proverbs 29:11
Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- 29:11 Lit spirit
Proverbs 29:11
International Standard Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit
- Proverbs 29:11 The Heb. lacks to himself
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