Proverbs 1:5 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 5 A wise person will listen and take in more instruction,+ and a man of understanding is the one who acquires skillful direction,+ Proverbs 10:13 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 13 On the lips of the understanding person wisdom is found,+ but the rod is for the back of one in want of heart.*+ Proverbs 16:21 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 21 The one that is wise in heart will be called understanding,+ and he that is sweet in [his] lips adds persuasiveness.+
5 A wise person will listen and take in more instruction,+ and a man of understanding is the one who acquires skillful direction,+
13 On the lips of the understanding person wisdom is found,+ but the rod is for the back of one in want of heart.*+
21 The one that is wise in heart will be called understanding,+ and he that is sweet in [his] lips adds persuasiveness.+