Proverbs 23:9
World English Bible
9 Don’t speak in the ears of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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
World English Bible
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,
so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
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
World English Bible
5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
6 The wounds of a friend are faithful,
although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
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
World English Bible
17 Iron sharpens iron;
so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
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
World English Bible
29 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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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