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Proverbs 23:9
New English Translation
Proverbs 23:9
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- Proverbs 23:9 sn The mention of “the ears” emphasizes the concerted effort to get the person’s undivided attention. However, a fool rejects instruction and discipline.
- Proverbs 23:9 sn Saying number nine indicates that wisdom is wasted on a fool. The literature of Egypt has no specific parallel to this one.
Proverbs 23:9
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Proverbs 23:9
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- 23:9 Lit in the ears of
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