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
Modern English Version
Saying Ten
9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your 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
Modern English Version
12 As an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold,
so is a wise reprover to an obedient 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
Modern English Version
5 Open rebuke is better
than secret love.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Proverbs 27:17
World English Bible
17 Iron sharpens iron;
so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
Proverbs 27:17
Modern English Version
17 Iron sharpens iron,
so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
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
Modern English Version
29 He who is often reproved, yet hardens his neck,
will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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