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“But come on, all of you, try again! I will not find a wise man among you.
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“Can a man be of benefit to God? Can even a wise person benefit him?
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It is not only the old who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right.
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“Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning.
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“Men of understanding declare, wise men who hear me say to me,
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who teaches us more than he teaches the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds in the sky?’
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Therefore, people revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?”
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Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
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The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
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The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good.
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For all can see that the wise die, that the foolish and the senseless also perish, leaving their wealth to others.
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Take notice, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise?
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Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the Lord.
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Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.
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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.
