Proverbs 9:7-9
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Proverbs 9:7-9
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General Maxims
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)
Footnotes
- 9.9 Heb lacks instruction
Proverbs 9:7-9
King James Version
7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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Proverbs 10:10-11
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10 Whoever winks maliciously(A) causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10-11
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10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,
but one who rebukes boldly makes peace.[a](A)
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(B)
Footnotes
- 10.10 Gk: Heb but one with foolish lips will come to ruin
Proverbs 10:10-11
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10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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Proverbs 10:13-14
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Proverbs 10:13-14
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13 On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.(A)
14 The wise lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 10:13-14
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13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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Proverbs 10:13-14
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Proverbs 10:13-14
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13 On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.(A)
14 The wise lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 10:13-14
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13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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Proverbs 11:13
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Proverbs 11:13
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13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.(A)
Proverbs 11:13
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13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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Proverbs 12:13-14
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Proverbs 12:13-14
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13 The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips,
but the righteous escape from trouble.(A)
14 From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things,
and manual labor has its reward.(B)
Proverbs 12:13-14
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13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
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Proverbs 12:16-19
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17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(D)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 12:16-19
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16 Fools show their anger at once,
but the prudent ignore an insult.(A)
17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness speaks deceitfully.(B)
18 Rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(C)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.(D)
Proverbs 12:16-19
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16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Proverbs 12:22-23
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22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.(A)
23 One who is clever conceals knowledge,
but the mind of a fool[a] broadcasts folly.(B)
Footnotes
- 12.23 Heb the heart of fools
Proverbs 12:22-23
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22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Proverbs 12:25
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25 Anxiety weighs down the heart,(A)
but a kind word cheers it up.
Proverbs 12:25
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25 Anxiety weighs down the human heart,
but a good word cheers it up.(A)
Proverbs 12:25
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25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
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