Proverbs 3:35
New International Version
35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools get only shame.
Proverbs 3:35
New King James Version
35 The wise shall inherit glory,
But shame shall be the legacy of fools.
Proverbs 9:10-12
New International Version
Proverbs 9:10-12
New King James Version
10 “The(A) fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 (B)For by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.
12 (C)If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.”
Proverbs 12:15-16
New King James Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 (B)A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
Proverbs 13:14
New International Version
Proverbs 13:14
New King James Version
Proverbs 13:16
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through
Proverbs 13:16
New King James Version
16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.
Proverbs 13:19
New International Version
19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(A)
but fools detest turning from evil.
Proverbs 13:19
New King James Version
19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 14:9
New International Version
9 Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.
Proverbs 14:9
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:9 Lit. guilt
Proverbs 14:16-17
New King James Version
16 (A)A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
Proverbs 14:24
New International Version
24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly.(A)
Proverbs 14:24
New King James Version
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
But the foolishness of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:29
New International Version
Proverbs 14:29
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit
Proverbs 15:14
New International Version
14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(A)
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
New King James Version
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:24
New International Version
24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent
to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
Proverbs 15:24
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:24 Or Sheol
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