Proverbs 18:15
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The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
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Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Invest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.