Proverbs 1:5
English Standard Version
5 Let the wise hear and (A)increase in learning,
and the one who understands obtain guidance,
Proverbs 1:5
New American Standard Bible
5 A wise person will hear and (A)increase in learning,
And a (B)person of understanding will acquire wise counsel,
Proverbs 12:15
English Standard Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 12:15
New American Standard Bible
15 The (A)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a person who listens to advice is wise.
Proverbs 13:1
English Standard Version
13 A wise son hears his father's instruction,
but (A)a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
New American Standard Bible
Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked
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Proverbs 13:10
English Standard Version
10 (A)By insolence comes nothing but strife,
but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:10
New American Standard Bible
10 Through overconfidence [a]comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:10 Lit gives
Proverbs 13:13
English Standard Version
13 Whoever (A)despises (B)the word[a] brings destruction on himself,
but he who reveres the commandment[b] will be (C)rewarded.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:13 Or a word
- Proverbs 13:13 Or a commandment
Proverbs 13:13
New American Standard Bible
13 One who (A)despises the word will do badly,
But one who fears the commandment will be (B)rewarded.
Proverbs 17:4
English Standard Version
4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:4 Lit falsehood
Proverbs 17:10
English Standard Version
10 A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding
than a hundred blows into a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
New American Standard Bible
10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding
Than a hundred blows into a fool.
Proverbs 18:1-2
English Standard Version
18 Whoever (A)isolates himself seeks his own desire;
he breaks out against all sound judgment.
2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only (B)in expressing his opinion.
Proverbs 18:1-2
New American Standard Bible
Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked
18 One who separates himself seeks his own desire;
He [a](A)quarrels against all sound wisdom.
2 A fool does not delight in understanding,
But (B)in revealing his own [b]mind.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:1 Lit breaks out
- Proverbs 18:2 Lit heart
Proverbs 18:13
English Standard Version
13 If one gives an answer (A)before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:13
New American Standard Bible
13 One who (A)gives an answer before he hears,
It is foolishness and shame to him.
Proverbs 20:5
English Standard Version
5 The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
New American Standard Bible
5 A plan in the heart of a person is like deep water,
But a person of understanding draws it out.
Proverbs 23:12
English Standard Version
12 Apply your heart to instruction
and your ear to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
New American Standard Bible
12 Apply your heart to discipline,
And your ears to words of knowledge.
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