Proverbs 10:14; Proverbs 11:9; Proverbs 13:16; Proverbs 14:18; Proverbs 15:2; Proverbs 15:7; Proverbs 15:14; Proverbs 18:15; Proverbs 19:2; Proverbs 20:15; Proverbs 21:11; Proverbs 23:12; Proverbs 24:3–5

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Proverbs 10:14

14  The wise zlay up knowledge,

but athe mouth of a fool brings ruin near.


Proverbs 11:9

With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,

but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.


Proverbs 13:16

16  qEvery prudent man acts with knowledge,

rbut a fool flaunts his folly.


Proverbs 14:18

18  The simple inherit folly,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.


Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,

but fthe mouths of fools pour out folly.


Proverbs 15:7

nThe lips of the wise spread knowledge;

nnot so the hearts of fools.1


Proverbs 15:14

14  zThe heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,

but the mouths of fools feed on folly.


Proverbs 18:15

15  An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,

and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.


Proverbs 19:2

Desire1 without knowledge is not good,

and whoever cmakes haste with his feet misses his way.


Proverbs 20:15

15  There is gold and abundance of vcostly stones,

wbut the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.


Proverbs 21:11

11  When oa scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;

when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.


Proverbs 23:12

12  Apply your heart to instruction

and your ear to words of knowledge.


Proverbs 24:3–5

By ywisdom a house is built,

and by understanding it is established;

by knowledge the rooms are filled

with all zprecious and pleasant riches.

aA wise man is full of strength,

and a man of knowledge enhances his might,