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 (A)lacks understanding;
He who does so destroys his own soul.
33 Wounds and dishonor he will get,
And his reproach will not be wiped away.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 9:7 Lit a blemish

“He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.

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

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(A)The memory of the righteous is blessed,
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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:11 Or makes himself known

11 Even a child is (A)known by his deeds,
Whether what he does is 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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The Value of a Good Name

22 A (A)good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather 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 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,
It will be counted a curse 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)The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And a man is valued by what others say of him.

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