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Proverbs 18:4
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Proverbs 18:4
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4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,(A)
but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
Proverbs 18:4
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Proverbs 18:4
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4 The words a man says are as deep waters—
a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
Proverbs 19:8
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Proverbs 19:8
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8 The one who gets wisdom loves life;
the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.(A)
Proverbs 19:8
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Proverbs 19:8
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8 Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself,
and whoever treasures understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 24:3
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Proverbs 24:3
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Saying 21
3 By wisdom a house is built,(A)
and through understanding it is established;
Proverbs 24:3
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Proverbs 24:3
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3 By wisdom a house is built;
it is made secure through understanding.
Proverbs 24:7
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Proverbs 24:7
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Saying 23
7 Wisdom is too high for fools;
in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.
Proverbs 24:7
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Proverbs 24:7
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7 Wisdom lies beyond reach of the fool;
he has nothing to say in court.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:7 Lit. in the gate
Proverbs 24:14
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Proverbs 24:14
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14 Know also that wisdom is like honey for you:
If you find it, there is a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.(A)
Proverbs 24:14
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Proverbs 24:14
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14 Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul;
if you find it, there will be a future for you,
and what you hope for won’t be cut short.
Proverbs 28:26
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Proverbs 28:26
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Proverbs 28:26
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Proverbs 28:26
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26 Whoever trusts in himself is foolish,
but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.
Proverbs 30:24-28
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Proverbs 30:24-28
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24 “Four things on earth are small,
yet they are extremely wise:
25 Ants are creatures of little strength,
yet they store up their food in the summer;(A)
26 hyraxes(B) are creatures of little power,
yet they make their home in the crags;
27 locusts(C) have no king,
yet they advance together in ranks;
28 a lizard can be caught with the hand,
yet it is found in kings’ palaces.
Proverbs 30:24-28
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Proverbs 30:24-28
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24 Four things on earth are small,
but they are very, very wise:
25 Ants aren’t a strong species,[a]
yet they prepare their food in the summer.
26 The rock badgers aren’t a strong species[b] either,
yet they build their dens in the rocks.
27 Locusts have no king,
but they all swarm in ranks.
28 Spiders can be caught by the hand,
yet they’re found in kings’ palaces.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:25 Lit. people
- Proverbs 30:26 Lit. people
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