Proverbs 1:5
New Century Version
5 Wise people can also listen and learn;
even they can find good advice in these words.
Proverbs 3:35
New Century Version
35 Wise people will receive honor,
but fools will be disgraced.
Proverbs 9:8-9
New Century Version
8 Do not correct those who make fun of wisdom, or they will hate you.
But correct the wise, and they will love you.
9 Teach the wise, and they will become even wiser;
teach good people, and they will learn even more.
Proverbs 10:14
New Century Version
14 The wise don’t tell everything they know,
but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.
Proverbs 11:29
New Century Version
29 Whoever brings trouble to his family
will be left with nothing but the wind.
A fool will be a servant to the wise.
Proverbs 14:3
New Century Version
3 Fools will be punished for their proud words,
but the words of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 14:16
New Century Version
16 Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble,
but fools are careless and quick to act.
Proverbs 14:24
New Century Version
24 Wise people are rewarded with wealth,
but fools only get more foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2
New Century Version
2 Wise people use knowledge when they speak,
but fools pour out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:7
New Century Version
7 Wise people use their words to spread knowledge,
but there is no knowledge in the thoughts of fools.
Proverbs 16:21
New Century Version
21 The wise are known for their understanding.
Their pleasant words make them better teachers.
Proverbs 16:23
New Century Version
23 Wise people’s minds tell them what to say,
and that helps them be better teachers.
Proverbs 18:15
New Century Version
15 The mind of a person with understanding gets knowledge;
the wise person listens to learn more.
Proverbs 21:11
New Century Version
11 If you punish those who make fun of wisdom, a foolish person may gain some wisdom.
But if you teach the wise, they will get knowledge.
Proverbs 21:20
New Century Version
20 Wise people’s houses are full of the best foods and olive oil,
but fools waste everything they have.
Proverbs 21:22
New Century Version
22 A wise person can defeat a city full of warriors
and tear down the defenses they trust in.
Proverbs 24:23-25
New Century Version
More Words of Wisdom
23 These are also sayings of the wise:
It is not good to take sides when you are the judge.
24 Don’t tell the wicked that they are innocent;
people will curse you, and nations will hate you.
25 But things will go well if you punish the guilty,
and you will receive rich blessings.
Proverbs 29:8
New Century Version
8 People who make fun of wisdom cause trouble in a city,
but wise people calm anger down.
Proverbs 29:11
New Century Version
11 Foolish people lose their tempers,
but wise people control theirs.
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