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Proverbs 9:7-9
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7 “If you correct someone who makes fun of wisdom, you will get insulted.
    If you correct an evil person, you will get hurt.
8 Do not correct someone who makes fun of wisdom, or he will hate you.
    But correct a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Teach a wise man, and he will become even wiser.
    Teach a good man, and he will learn even more.

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Proverbs 9:7-9
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7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.(A)
8 Do not rebuke mockers(B) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(C)
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.(D)

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