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Proverbs 9:7-9
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7 One who corrects a mocker invites insult.
    One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
8 Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you.
    Reprove a wise person, and he will love you.
9 Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser.
    Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.

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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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