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Wisdom and Foolishness |
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The wise and foolish are often contrasted in Proverbs. The characteristics, reputation, and results of each are worth knowing if wisdom is our goal. |
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The Wise |
The Foolish |
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Characteristics |
Give good advice |
Lack common sense |
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Enjoy wisdom |
Enjoy foolishness |
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Consider their steps |
Gullible |
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Avoid the wise |
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Hungry for truth |
Feed on foolishness |
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Value wisdom above riches |
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Receive life |
Receive punishment |
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Respond to correction |
Respond to punishment |
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Pursue wisdom |
Pursue illusive dreams |
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Blame failure on God |
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Profit from correction |
An example to others |
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Are proud and arrogant |
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Despise wise advice |
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Make truth useless |
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Repeat their folly |
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Trust in wisdom |
Trust in themselves |
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Control their anger |
Unleash their anger |
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Reputation |
Admired as counselors |
Punished as servants |
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Crowned with knowledge |
Inherit folly |
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Cause strife and quarrels |
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Receive no honor |
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Keep peace |
Stir up anger |
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Results |
Stay on straight paths |
Go the wrong way |
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Lash out when discovered in folly |
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Endangered by their words |
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Their wisdom conquers others' strength |
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Avoid wicked paths |
Walk a troublesome path |
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Have great advice |
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Will never be chosen as counselors |
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Must be guided by hardship |
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Persist in foolishness |
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