Proverbs 23:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
who will only despise the wisdom of your words.(A)
Proverbs 23:9
Common English Bible
9 Don’t speak in the ears of fools,
for they will scorn your insightful words.
Proverbs 25:12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.(A)
Proverbs 25:12
Common English Bible
12 Wise correction to an ear that listens
is like a gold earring or jewelry of fine gold.
Proverbs 27:5-6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.(A)
6 Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
Proverbs 27:5-6
Common English Bible
5 A public correction is better than hidden love.
6 Trustworthy are the bruises of a friend;
excessive are the kisses of an enemy.
Proverbs 27:17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 Iron sharpens iron,
and one person sharpens the wits[a] of another.
Footnotes
- 27.17 Heb face
Proverbs 27:17
Common English Bible
17 As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 29:1
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
29 One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.(A)
Proverbs 29:1
Common English Bible
29 One who stays stubborn after many corrections
will be suddenly broken, beyond healing.
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