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N84New International Version (1984)

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Proverbs 10:23
- Variant Count: 3

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.

Proverbs 11:12
- Variant Count: 9

A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.

Proverbs 11:12
- Variant Count: 10 (58%)

Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.

Proverbs 15:21
- Variant Count: 6

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.

Proverbs 17:27
- Variant Count: 6

A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.

Proverbs 17:27
- Variant Count: 7 (43%)

The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

Proverbs 20:5
- Variant Count: 3

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.

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