23 A foolish man peers into the door of a house, but a man who is instructed will stand outside. (WEB)
Sirach 21:23
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Proverbs 24:6–8
6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place. 8 He who plots evil will be called a schemer.
Proverbs 12:22–24
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. 23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
Proverbs 13:15–17
15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult. 16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Sirach 14:22–24
22 Go after her like a hunter, and lie in wait in her paths. (WEB) 23 He who peers in at her windows will also listen at her doors. (WEB) 24 He who lodges close to her house will also fasten a nail in her walls. (WEB)
Proverbs 14:7–9
7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. 9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Proverbs 22:2–4
2 The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all. 3 The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences. 4 The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
Proverbs 14:14–16
14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways. 15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps. 16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
Psalms 92:5–7
5 How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! 6 A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand, 7 that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.
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