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Proverbs 9:6-8
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6 Forsake foolishness and live,
And go in the way of understanding.

7 “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.
8 (A)Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
(B)Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

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Proverbs 9:6-8
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6 Leave your simple ways and you will live;(A)
    walk in the way of insight.”(B)

7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.(C)
8 Do not rebuke mockers(D) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(E)

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