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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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Proverbs 9:7-9
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7 Whoever corrects a scoffer wins abuse;
    whoever rebukes the wicked gets hurt.(A)
8 Do not rebuke a scoffer, lest he hate you;
    rebuke the wise, and he will love you.(B)
9 Give instruction[a] to the wise, and they will become wiser still;
    teach the righteous, and they will gain in learning.(C)

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  1. 9.9 Heb lacks instruction
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