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let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
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for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
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Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.
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The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.
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Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
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Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it.
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Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.
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Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
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If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
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Proverbs of Solomon
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
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The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
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The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
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Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.
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The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
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The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
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The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
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Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
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The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
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A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
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The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
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A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
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The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
