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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Eve of Ascension
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 1:4-7; Proverbs 2:3-6; Proverbs 2:10-12; Proverbs 8:9-12; Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 10:14; Proverbs 11:9; Proverbs 12:23; Proverbs 14:6-7; Proverbs 14:18; Proverbs 15:2; Proverbs 15:14; Proverbs 18:15; Proverbs 19:2; Proverbs 19:27; Proverbs 22:12; Proverbs 23:12; Proverbs 24:3-5; Proverbs 28:2

N84New International Version (1984)
NIVNew International Version
Proverbs 1:4
- Variant Count: 1
for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young-
Proverbs 1:4
- Variant Count: 5 (33%)
for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—
Proverbs 1:5
- Variant Count: 1
let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-
Proverbs 1:5
- Variant Count: 2 (12%)
let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
Proverbs 1:6
- Variant Count: None
for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
Proverbs 1:6
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
Proverbs 1:7
- Variant Count: 1
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 2:3
- Variant Count: None
and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
Proverbs 2:3
- Variant Count: 2 (15%)
indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
Proverbs 2:4
- Variant Count: None
and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
Proverbs 2:4
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
Proverbs 2:5
- Variant Count: None
then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2:5
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2:6
- Variant Count: None
For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:10
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For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Proverbs 2:10
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Proverbs 2:11
- Variant Count: None
Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.
Proverbs 2:11
- Variant Count: 1 (10%)
Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.
Proverbs 2:12
- Variant Count: None
Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse,
Proverbs 2:12
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse,
Proverbs 8:9
- Variant Count: 1
To the discerning all of them are right; they are faultless to those who have knowledge.
Proverbs 8:9
- Variant Count: 3 (16%)
To the discerning all of them are right; they are upright to those who have found knowledge.
Proverbs 8:10
- Variant Count: None
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
Proverbs 8:10
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
Proverbs 8:11
- Variant Count: None
for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 8:11
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 8:12
- Variant Count: 1
"I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:12
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
"I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 9:10
- Variant Count: 1
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 10:14
- Variant Count: 1
Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
Proverbs 10:14
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
Proverbs 11:9
- Variant Count: 5
With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Proverbs 11:9
- Variant Count: 6 (40%)
With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Proverbs 12:23
- Variant Count: 6
A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
Proverbs 12:23
- Variant Count: 5 (33%)
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly.
Proverbs 14:6
- Variant Count: None
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.
Proverbs 14:7
- Variant Count: 3
Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
Proverbs 14:7
- Variant Count: 3 (20%)
Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
Proverbs 14:18
- Variant Count: None
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 15:2
- Variant Count: 1
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
Proverbs 15:2
- Variant Count: 2 (12%)
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
Proverbs 15:14
- Variant Count: None
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.
Proverbs 18:15
- Variant Count: None
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.
Proverbs 19:2
- Variant Count: 9
It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.
Proverbs 19:2
- Variant Count: 8 (50%)
Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way!
Proverbs 19:27
- Variant Count: None
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.
Proverbs 22:12
- Variant Count: None
The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
Proverbs 22:12
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
Proverbs 23:12
- Variant Count: None
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
- Variant Count: 5 (29%)

Saying 12

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 24:3
- Variant Count: None
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
Proverbs 24:3
- Variant Count: 5 (29%)

Saying 21

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
Proverbs 24:4
- Variant Count: None
through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
Proverbs 24:4
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
Proverbs 24:5
- Variant Count: 7
A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength;
Proverbs 24:5
- Variant Count: 13 (68%)

Saying 22

The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
Proverbs 28:2
- Variant Count: 3
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:2
- Variant Count: 4 (21%)
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
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