Proverbs 23:9
Expanded Bible
9 Don’t speak in the ears of fools [Matt. 7:6];
they will only ·ignore [despise] your ·wise [insightful] words.
Proverbs 23:9
Amplified Bible
9
Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
For he will despise the [godly] wisdom of your words.(A)
Proverbs 25:12
Expanded Bible
12 A wise ·warning [correction] to ·someone who will listen [L a listening ear]
is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.
Proverbs 25:12
Amplified Bible
12
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
Proverbs 27:5-6
Expanded Bible
5 It is better to correct someone ·openly [publicly]
than to have love and ·not show [hide] it.
6 The ·slap [bruises] of a friend can be trusted to help you,
but the kisses of an enemy are ·nothing but lies [or dangerous; Matt. 26:48–50].
Proverbs 27:5-6
Amplified Bible
5
Better is an open reprimand [of loving correction]
Than love that is hidden.(A)
6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].
Proverbs 27:17
Expanded Bible
17 As iron sharpens iron,
so people ·can improve each other [sharpen their friends].
Proverbs 27:17
Amplified Bible
17
As iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].
Proverbs 29:1
Expanded Bible
29 Whoever is ·stubborn [L stiff-necked] after being corrected many times
will suddenly be ·hurt [broken] beyond ·cure [healing].
Proverbs 29:1
Amplified Bible
Warnings and Instructions
29 He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized),
Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
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