Proverbs 23:9
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9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
who will only despise the wisdom of your words.(A)
Proverbs 23:9
New International Version
Saying 10
9 Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)
Proverbs 23:9
King James Version
9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
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Proverbs 25:12
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12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.(A)
Proverbs 25:12
New International Version
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 25:12
King James Version
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
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Proverbs 27:5-6
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5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.(A)
6 Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
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 27:5-6
King James Version
5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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Proverbs 27:17
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17 Iron sharpens iron,
and one person sharpens the wits[a] of another.
Footnotes
- 27.17 Heb face
Proverbs 27:17
New International Version
17 As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
King James Version
17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
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Proverbs 29:1
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29 One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.(A)
Proverbs 29:1
New International Version
Proverbs 29:1
King James Version
29 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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