32 One who commits adultery with a woman is (A)lacking [a]sense;
He who would (B)destroy [b]himself commits it.
33 He will find wounds and disgrace,
And his shame will not be removed.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:32 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 6:32 Lit his soul

32 Whoever commits adultery with a woman is out of his mind;
    by doing so he corrupts his own soul.
33 He will receive a beating and dishonor,
    and his shame won’t disappear,

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One who (A)corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And one who rebukes a wicked person gets [a]insults for himself.

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  1. Proverbs 9:7 Lit a blemish

Wisdom Extends Life

Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult,[a]
    and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.

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  1. Proverbs 9:7 Lit. insult to himself

The (A)mentioning of the righteous is a blessing,
But (B)the name of the wicked will rot.

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The reputation[a] of the righteous leads to blessing,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.

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  1. Proverbs 10:7 Lit. memorial

11 It is by his deeds that a boy [a](A)distinguishes himself,
If his conduct is pure and right.

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  1. Proverbs 20:11 Or makes himself known

11 Even a child is known by his actions,
    whether his deeds are pure and right.

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On Life and Conduct

22 A (A)good name is to be more desired than great wealth;
Favor is better than silver and gold.

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Advice for Everyday Life

22 A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth,
and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.

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14 (A)One who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning,
It will be considered a curse to him.

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14 A friend’s loud blessing early in the morning
    will be thought of as a curse.

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21 The (A)crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And each (B)is tested by the praise accorded him.

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21 As the crucible tests[a] silver,
    and the furnace assays[b] gold;
        so praise received tests[c] a man.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 27:21 The Heb. lacks tests
  2. Proverbs 27:21 The Heb. lacks assays
  3. Proverbs 27:21 The Heb. lacks tests