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An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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A man's 1gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
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The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
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2The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
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A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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3From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
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4Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
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The poor use entreaties, but 9the rich answer roughly.
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A man of many companions may come to ruin, but 10there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Almeida Atualizada (Portuguese) AA
Provérbios 18:15
O coração do entendido adquire conhecimento; e o ouvido dos sábios busca conhecimento;
King James Version KJV
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
New King James Version NKJV
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Nova Versão Internacional NVIP
Provérbios 18:15
O coração do que tem discernimento adquire conhecimento;os ouvidos dos sábios saem à sua procura.
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.
(English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)