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Proverbs 9:7-9
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7 One who (A)corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And one who rebukes a wicked person gets [a]insults for himself.
8 (B)Do not rebuke a scoffer, or he will hate you;
(C)Rebuke a wise person and he will love you.
9 Give instruction to a wise person and he will become still wiser;
Teach a righteous person and he will (D)increase his insight.

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  1. Proverbs 9:7 Lit a blemish
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Proverbs 9:7-9
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7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.(A)
8 Do not rebuke mockers(B) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(C)
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.(D)

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