Proverbs 1:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning;
and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Proverbs 1:5
New King James Version
5 (A)A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will [a]attain wise counsel,
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:5 acquire
Proverbs 12:15
Authorized (King James) Version
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:
but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:15
New King James Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Proverbs 13:1
Authorized (King James) Version
13 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction:
but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
New King James Version
Wisdom Loves Righteousness
13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
(A)But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:10
Authorized (King James) Version
10 Only by pride cometh contention:
but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:10
New King James Version
10 By pride comes nothing but (A)strife,
But with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:13
Authorized (King James) Version
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed:
but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13
New King James Version
13 He who (A)despises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 17:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;
and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
New King James Version
4 An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
A liar listens eagerly to a [a]spiteful tongue.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:4 Lit. destructive
Proverbs 17:10
Authorized (King James) Version
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man
than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
New King James Version
10 (A)Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.
Proverbs 18:1-2
Authorized (King James) Version
18 Through desire a man, having separated himself,
seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,
but that his heart may discover itself.
Proverbs 18:1-2
New King James Version
The Name of the Lord Is a Strong Tower
18 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;
He rages against all [a]wise judgment.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his (A)own heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:1 sound wisdom
Proverbs 18:13
Authorized (King James) Version
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
it is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 18:13
New King James Version
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 20:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
New King James Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 23:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 Apply thine heart unto instruction,
and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
New King James Version
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
And your ears to words of knowledge.
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