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Proverbs 23:9
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Proverbs 23:9
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- Proverbs 23:9 Lit in the ears of a
Proverbs 23:9
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Proverbs 23:9
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- Proverbs 23:9 Lit in the ears of
Proverbs 23:9
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Proverbs 23:9
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Saying 10
9 Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)
Proverbs 25:12
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Proverbs 25:12
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12 Like [a]an (A)earring of gold and a (B)jewelry piece of (C)fine gold,
Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a (D)listening ear.
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- Proverbs 25:12 Or a nose ring
Proverbs 25:12
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Proverbs 25:12
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12 A wise correction to a receptive ear(A)
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
Proverbs 25:12
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Proverbs 25:12
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12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.(A)
Proverbs 27:5-6
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Proverbs 27:5-6
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5 Better is (A)open rebuke
Than love that is concealed.
6 Faithful are the (B)wounds of a friend,
But [a]deceitful are the (C)kisses of an enemy.
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- Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive
Proverbs 27:5-6
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Proverbs 27:5-6
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5 Better an open reprimand
than concealed love.(A)
Proverbs 27:5-6
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Proverbs 27:5-6
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5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.(A)
Proverbs 27:17
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Proverbs 27:17
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17 As iron sharpens iron,
So one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
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Proverbs 27:17
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17 Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.[a]
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- Proverbs 27:17 Lit and a man sharpens his friend’s face
Proverbs 27:17
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Proverbs 27:17
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17 As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 29:1
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Proverbs 29:1
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Warnings and Instructions
29 A person [a]often (A)rebuked who [b]becomes obstinate
Will (B)suddenly be broken [c]beyond remedy.
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- Proverbs 29:1 Lit of rebukes who
- Proverbs 29:1 Lit hardens his neck
- Proverbs 29:1 Lit and there is no remedy
Proverbs 29:1
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Proverbs 29:1
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29 One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.(A)
Proverbs 29:1
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Proverbs 29:1
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