Proverbs 23:9
New Living Translation
9 Don’t waste your breath on fools,
for they will despise the wisest advice.
Proverbs 23:9
Lexham English Bible
9 In the ears of a fool do not speak,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 25:12
New Living Translation
12 To one who listens, valid criticism
is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
Proverbs 25:12
Lexham English Bible
12 A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
is a rebuke of the wise to the ear of a listener.
Proverbs 27:5-6
New Living Translation
5 An open rebuke
is better than hidden love!
6 Wounds from a sincere friend
are better than many kisses from an enemy.
Proverbs 27:5-6
Lexham English Bible
5 Better a rebuke that is open
than a love that is hidden.
6 The wounds of a friend mean well,
but the kisses of an enemy are profane.
Proverbs 27:17
New Living Translation
17 As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 27:17
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:17 Or “is united with”
- Proverbs 27:17 Literally “a man sharpens the faces of his friend”
Proverbs 29:1
New Living Translation
29 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
Proverbs 29:1
Lexham English Bible
29 A man who is reproved, being stubborn of neck—
suddenly he will be broken, and there will not be healing.
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