9 (A)Do not speak [a]to be heard by a fool,For he will (B)despise the wisdom of your words.
12 Like [a]an (A)earring of gold and a (B)jewelry piece of (C)fine gold,Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a (D)listening ear.
5 Better is (A)open rebukeThan love that is concealed.6 Faithful are the (B)wounds of a friend,But [a]deceitful are the (C)kisses of an enemy.
17 As iron sharpens iron,So one person sharpens another.
29 A person [a]often (A)rebuked who [b]becomes obstinateWill (B)suddenly be broken [c]beyond remedy.
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