Proverbs 23:9
New Living Translation
9 Don’t waste your breath on fools,
for they will despise the wisest advice.
Proverbs 23:9
Living Bible
9 Don’t waste your breath on a rebel. He will despise the wisest advice.
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Proverbs 25:12
New Living Translation
12 To one who listens, valid criticism
is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
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
Living Bible
5 Open rebuke is better than hidden love!
6 Wounds from a friend are better than kisses from an enemy!
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Proverbs 27:17
New Living Translation
17 As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 27:17
Living Bible
17 A friendly discussion is as stimulating as the sparks that fly when iron strikes iron.
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Proverbs 29:1
New Living Translation
29 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
Proverbs 29:1
Living Bible
29 The man who is often reproved but refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken and never have another chance.
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