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

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”

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

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

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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 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 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”

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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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 (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 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 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 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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