Proverbs 17:12
New Living Translation
12 It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
than to confront a fool caught in foolishness.
Proverbs 17:12
Common English Bible
12 Safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
than fools in their folly.
Proverbs 25:12
New Living Translation
12 To one who listens, valid criticism
is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
Proverbs 25:12
Common English Bible
12 Wise correction to an ear that listens
is like a gold earring or jewelry of fine gold.
Proverbs 27:17
New Living Translation
17 As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 27:17
Common English Bible
17 As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 28:23
New Living Translation
23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
Proverbs 28:23
Common English Bible
23 Those who correct someone will, in the end, find more favor
than those with flattering tongues.
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