9 Don’t speak to[a] a fool,for he will despise the insight of your words.(A)
9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.
12 A wise correction to a receptive ear(A)is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
12 Like (A)a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to (B)a listening ear.
5 Better an open reprimandthan concealed love.(A)
6 The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,(B)but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.(C)
5 (A)Better is open rebuke than hidden love.6 Faithful are (B)the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
17 Iron sharpens iron,and one person sharpens another.[a]
17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.[a]
29 One who becomes stiff-necked,after many reprimandswill be shattered instantly—beyond recovery.(A)
29 (A)He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be (B)broken (C)beyond healing.
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