Proverbs 17:12
World English Bible
12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,
rather than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 17:12
Modern English Version
12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs
rather than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 25:12
World English Bible
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,
so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25:12
Modern English Version
12 As an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold,
so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 27:17
World English Bible
17 Iron sharpens iron;
so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
Proverbs 27:17
Modern English Version
17 Iron sharpens iron,
so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
Proverbs 28:23
World English Bible
23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
than one who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:23
Modern English Version
23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
than he who flatters with the tongue.
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