9 Don’t speak to[a] a fool,for he will despise the insight of your words.(A)
12 A wise correction to a receptive ear(A)is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
5 Better an open reprimandthan concealed love.(A)
6 The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,(B)but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.(C)
17 Iron sharpens iron,and one man sharpens another.[a]
29 One who becomes stiff-necked,after many reprimandswill be shattered instantly—beyond recovery.(A)
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