Proverbs 23:9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:9 Lit in the ears of
Proverbs 23:9
International Standard Version
9 Don’t speak when a fool is listening,
because he’ll despise your wise words.
Proverbs 25:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 A wise correction to a receptive ear(A)
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
Proverbs 25:12
International Standard Version
12 Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold
is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Proverbs 27:5-6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 Better an open reprimand
than concealed love.(A)
Proverbs 27:5-6
International Standard Version
5 An open rebuke is better
than unspoken love.
6 Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy,
but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:6 Lit. enemy are profuse
Proverbs 27:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:17 Lit and a man sharpens his friend’s face
Proverbs 27:17
International Standard Version
17 Iron sharpens iron;
so a man sharpens a friend’s character.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:17 Lit. countenance
Proverbs 29:1
Holman Christian Standard Bible
29 One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.(A)
Proverbs 29:1
International Standard Version
Advice on Life and Justice
29 After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man
will be broken incurably, without any warning.
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