Proverbs 1:5
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5 And wise man shall hear and increase in learning, and a man of [a]understanding shall attain unto wise counsels,
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- Proverbs 1:5 As he showeth that these parables containing the effect of religion as touching manners and doctrine, do appertain to the simple people: so doth he declare that the same is also necessary for them that are wise and learned.
Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise shall inherit glory: but fools dishonor, though they be exalted.
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Proverbs 9:8-9
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8 Rebuke not a [a]scorner, lest he hate thee: but rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give admonition to the wise, and he will be the wiser: teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
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- Proverbs 9:8 Meaning them that are incorrigible, which Christ calleth dogs and swine: or he speaketh this in comparison, not that the wicked should not be rebuked, but he showeth their malice, and the small hope of profit.
Proverbs 10:14
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14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is a present destruction.
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Proverbs 11:29
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29 He that troubleth his own [a]house, shall inherit the wind, and the fool shall be [b]servant to the wise in heart.
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- Proverbs 11:29 The covetous men that spare their riches to the hindrance of their families, shall be deprived thereof miserably.
- Proverbs 11:29 For though the wicked be rich, yet are they but slaves to the godly, which are the true possessors of the gifts of God.
Proverbs 14:3
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3 In the mouth of the foolish is the [a]rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.
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- Proverbs 14:3 His proud tongue shall cause him to be punished.
Proverbs 14:16
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16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil, but a fool rageth, and is careless.
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Proverbs 14:24
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24 The crown of the wise is their riches, and the folly of fools is foolishness.
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Proverbs 15:2
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2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools (A)babbleth out foolishness.
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Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise do spread abroad knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doth not so.
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Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent and [a]the sweetness of the lips shall increase doctrine.
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- Proverbs 16:21 The sweet words of consolation, which come forth of a godly heart.
Proverbs 16:23
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23 The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lips.
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Proverbs 18:15
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15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh learning.
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Proverbs 21:11
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11 [a]When the scorner is punished, the foolish is wise, and when one instructeth the wise, he will receive knowledge.
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- Proverbs 21:11 Read Prov. 19:25.
Proverbs 21:20
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20 In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and [a]oil; but a foolish man devoureth it.
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- Proverbs 21:20 Meaning, abundance of all things.
Proverbs 21:22
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22 A [a]wise man goeth up into the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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- Proverbs 21:22 Wisdom overcometh strength and confidence in worldly things.
Proverbs 24:23-25
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23 Also these things pertain to the wise, It is not good [a]to have respect of any person in judgment.
24 He that saith to the wicked, (A)Thou art righteous, him shall the people curse, and the multitude shall abhor him.
25 But to them that rebuke him, shall be pleasure, and upon them shall come the blessing of goodness.
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- Proverbs 24:23 Hebrew, to know the face.
Proverbs 29:8
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8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
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Proverbs 29:11
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11 A fool poureth out all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
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