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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 10:8; Proverbs 10:17; Proverbs 11:29; Proverbs 12:1; Proverbs 13:1; Proverbs 13:18; Proverbs 15:5; Proverbs 15:10; Proverbs 15:12; Proverbs 15:31-32; Proverbs 16:14-15; Proverbs 17:2; Proverbs 17:10-11; Proverbs 19:20; Proverbs 19:27; Proverbs 20:2; Proverbs 20:6; Proverbs 20:8; Proverbs 20:11; Proverbs 20:30; Proverbs 21:1; Proverbs 22:11; Proverbs 25:2-7; Proverbs 27:18
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31 verses • Page 1 of 2
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Proverbs 10:8
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
Proverbs 10:17
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Proverbs 11:29
- Variant Count: 4 (20%)
Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
- Variant Count: 3 (18%)
A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Proverbs 13:18
- Variant Count: 2 (13%)
Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:5
- Variant Count: 2 (15%)
A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:10
- Variant Count: 3 (18%)
Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
Proverbs 15:12
- Variant Count: 6 (66%)
Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.
He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:31
- Variant Count: 4 (33%)
Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 15:32
- Variant Count: 7 (46%)
Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.
Proverbs 16:14
- Variant Count: 2 (13%)
A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
Proverbs 16:15
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
Proverbs 17:2
- Variant Count: 3 (15%)
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
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.
An evil man is bent only on rebellion; a merciless official will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
- Variant Count: 9 (60%)
Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.
Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.
Proverbs 19:20
- Variant Count: 5 (27%)
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life.
Proverbs 20:2
- Variant Count: 8 (42%)
A king's wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.
Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?
Proverbs 20:6
- Variant Count: 3 (21%)
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?
When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
Proverbs 20:11
- Variant Count: 9 (52%)
Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?
Blows and wounds cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.
Proverbs 20:30
- Variant Count: 2 (15%)
Blows and wounds scrub away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.
Proverbs 21:1
- Variant Count: 10 (45%)
In the Lord 's hand the king's heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.
He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.
Proverbs 22:11
- Variant Count: 5 (26%)
One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
Proverbs 25:2
- Variant Count: 1 (4%)
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
Proverbs 25:3
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the silversmith;
Proverbs 25:4
- Variant Count: 6 (42%)
Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
Proverbs 25:5
- Variant Count: 2 (12%)
remove wicked officials from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among great men;
Proverbs 25:6
- Variant Count: 2 (10%)
Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes
Proverbs 25:7
- Variant Count: 5 (17%)
it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes
He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:18
- Variant Count: 7 (35%)
The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored.
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