35 The wise will inherit honor,
but he holds up fools to dishonor.[a]

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  1. 3:35 Or but haughty fools dishonor, or but fools exalt dishonor

35 The wise inherit honor,
    but fools are put to shame!

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10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,(A)
and the knowledge of the Holy One(B) is understanding.
11 For by me your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;(C)
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”

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10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
    Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

11 Wisdom will multiply your days
    and add years to your life.
12 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit.
    If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.

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15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,(A)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.(B)

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15 Fools think their own way is right,
    but the wise listen to others.

16 A fool is quick-tempered,
    but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

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14 A wise person’s instruction is a fountain of life,(A)
turning people away from the snares of death.(B)

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14 The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain;
    those who accept it avoid the snares of death.

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16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.(A)

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16 Wise people think before they act;
    fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.

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19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.(A)

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19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true,
    but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.

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Fools mock at making reparation,[a]
but there is goodwill among the upright.

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  1. 14:9 Or at guilt offerings

Fools make fun of guilt,
    but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.

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16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,(A)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[a]

17 A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
and one who schemes is hated.(B)

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  1. 14:16 Or and falls

16 The wise are cautious[a] and avoid danger;
    fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

17 Short-tempered people do foolish things,
    and schemers are hated.

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  1. 14:16 Hebrew The wise fear.

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

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24 Wealth is a crown for the wise;
    the effort of fools yields only foolishness.

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29 A patient person shows great understanding,(A)
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

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29 People with understanding control their anger;
    a hot temper shows great foolishness.

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14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,(A)
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.(B)

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14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
    while the fool feeds on trash.

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24 For the prudent the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

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24 The path of life leads upward for the wise;
    they leave the grave[a] behind.

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  1. 15:24 Hebrew Sheol.