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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024
the Fourth Week after Easter
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 10:13; Proverbs 10:23; Proverbs 13:15; Proverbs 14:6; Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 14:15; Proverbs 14:33; Proverbs 15:14; Proverbs 15:21; Proverbs 16:16; Proverbs 16:21; Proverbs 17:10; Proverbs 17:24; Proverbs 18:15; Proverbs 19:8; Proverbs 20:5; Proverbs 20:12; Proverbs 28:7
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17 verses
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
Proverbs 10:13
- Variant Count: 5 (21%)
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23
- Variant Count: 4 (25%)
A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
Proverbs 13:15
- Variant Count: 6 (40%)
Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Proverbs 14:6
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
Proverbs 14:8
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
Proverbs 14:15
- Variant Count: 6 (46%)
The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
Proverbs 14:33
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
Proverbs 15:21
- Variant Count: 10 (55%)
Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
- Variant Count: 2 (13%)
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
Proverbs 16:21
- Variant Count: 2 (15%)
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
- Variant Count: 3 (21%)
A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool.
A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
- Variant Count: 2 (10%)
A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.
Proverbs 18:15
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.
Proverbs 19:8
- Variant Count: 9 (56%)
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.
The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
Proverbs 20:5
- Variant Count: 6 (33%)
The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
Ears that hear and eyes that see- the LORD has made them both.
Proverbs 20:12
- Variant Count: 2 (14%)
Ears that hear and eyes that see— the Lord has made them both.
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Proverbs 28:7
- Variant Count: 3 (21%)
A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
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