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
Revised Standard Version
5 the wise man also may hear and increase in learning,
and the man of understanding acquire skill,
Proverbs 3:35
English Standard Version
35 The wise will inherit honor,
but fools get[a] disgrace.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:35 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain
Proverbs 3:35
Revised Standard Version
35 The wise will inherit honor,
but fools get[a] disgrace.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:35 Cn: Heb exalt
Proverbs 9:8-9
English Standard Version
8 (A)Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you;
(B)reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Give instruction[a] to a wise man, and he will be (C)still wiser;
teach a righteous man, and he will (D)increase in learning.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:9 Hebrew lacks instruction
Proverbs 9:8-9
Revised Standard Version
8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you;
reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Give instruction[a] to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:9 Heb lacks instruction
Proverbs 10:14
English Standard Version
Proverbs 10:14
Revised Standard Version
14 Wise men lay up knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 11:29
English Standard Version
29 Whoever (A)troubles his own household will (B)inherit the wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:29
Revised Standard Version
29 He who troubles his household will inherit wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Proverbs 14:3
English Standard Version
3 By the mouth of a fool comes (A)a rod for his back,[a]
(B)but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:3 Or In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:3
Revised Standard Version
3 The talk of a fool is a rod for his back,[a]
but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:16
English Standard Version
16 (A)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (B)turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]
Proverbs 14:16
Revised Standard Version
16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.
Proverbs 14:24
English Standard Version
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the folly of fools brings folly.
Proverbs 14:24
Revised Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:24 Cn Compare Gk: Heb riches
- Proverbs 14:24 Cn: Heb folly
Proverbs 15:2
English Standard Version
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but (A)the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Proverbs 15:2
Revised Standard Version
2 The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge,[a]
but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:2 Cn: Heb makes knowledge good
Proverbs 15:7
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:7 Or the hearts of fools are not steadfast
Proverbs 15:7
Revised Standard Version
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so the minds of fools.
Proverbs 16:21
English Standard Version
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech (A)increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
Revised Standard Version
21 The wise of heart is called a man of discernment,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:23
English Standard Version
23 (A)The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23
Revised Standard Version
23 The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious,
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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