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(A)Do not speak in the [a]hearing of a fool,
For he will (B)despise the insight of your speech.

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  1. Proverbs 23:9 Lit ears

(A)Do not speak in the [a]hearing of a fool,
For he will (B)despise the wisdom of your words.

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  1. Proverbs 23:9 Lit ears

12 Like [a]an (A)earring of gold and an (B)ornament of (C)fine gold
Is a wise reprover to a (D)listening ear.

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  1. Proverbs 25:12 Or a nose ring

12 Like [a]an (A)earring of gold and an (B)ornament of (C)fine gold
Is a wise reprover to a (D)listening ear.

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  1. Proverbs 25:12 Or a nose ring

Better is reproof that is (A)revealed
Than love that is hidden.
Faithful are the (B)wounds of a friend,
But [a]deceitful are the (C)kisses of an enemy.

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  1. Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive

Better is (A)open rebuke
Than love that is concealed.
Faithful are the (B)wounds of a friend,
But [a]deceitful are the (C)kisses of an enemy.

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  1. Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive

17 Iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens another.

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17 Iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens another.

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29 A man who hardens his neck after (A)much reproof
Will (B)suddenly be broken [a]beyond healing.

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  1. Proverbs 29:1 Lit and there is no healing

Warnings and Instructions

29 A man who hardens his neck after (A)much reproof
Will (B)suddenly be broken [a]beyond remedy.

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  1. Proverbs 29:1 Lit and there is no remedy