32 The one who commits adultery[a] lacks sense;
whoever does so destroys himself.(A)
33 He will get a beating[b] and dishonor,
and his disgrace will never be removed.

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  1. 6:32 Lit commits adultery with a woman
  2. 6:33 Or plague

32 He who commits adultery with a woman lacks sense,[a]
    he destroys himself[b] who does it.
33 A wound and dishonor he will find,
    and his disgrace will not be wiped out.

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  1. Proverbs 6:32 Literally “heart”
  2. Proverbs 6:32 Or “his soul,” or “his life”

The one who corrects a mocker
will bring abuse on himself;
the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.[a]

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  1. 9:7 Lit man: his blemish

He who corrects a scoffer gains abuse for himself,
    and he who rebukes the wicked gets hurt.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 9:7 Literally “abuse him”

The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.(A)

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The memory of righteousness is like a blessing,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.

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11 Even a young man is known by his actions—
by whether his behavior is pure and upright.(A)

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11 Even by his acts, a young man[a] will make himself known,
    whether his acts are pure and upright.

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  1. Proverbs 20:11 Or “young boy,” or “adolescent”

22 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.(A)

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22 A reputation[a] is to be chosen rather than[b] great riches;
    favor is better than silver and gold.[c]

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  1. Proverbs 22:1 Literally “name”
  2. Proverbs 22:1 Literally “from”
  3. Proverbs 22:1 Literally “from silver and from gold, favor is better”

14 If one blesses his neighbor
with a loud voice early in the morning,
it will be counted as a curse to him.

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14 He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice
    early in the morning,
    a curse will be reckoned to him.

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21 As a crucible refines silver,
and a smelter refines gold,
so a person should refine his praise.(A)

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21 A crucible is for the silver, and a furnace for the gold,
    but a man is tested by the mouth of him who praises him.

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