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Proverbs 15:12-14
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 15:12-14
New Catholic Bible
12 A scoffer[a] does not like to be reproved,
and he refuses to consult the wise.
13 A glad heart makes the face cheerful,
but anguish of heart breaks one’s spirit.
14 The mind of one who is wise seeks further knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:12 Scoffer: see note on Prov 1:22.
Proverbs 15:12-14
New International Version
Proverbs 15:12-14
New International Version
12 Mockers resent correction,(A)
so they avoid the wise.
14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(D)
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
New International Version (NIV)
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