Proverbs 6:32-33
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32 But he who commits adultery has no sense;
he who does it destroys himself.(A)
33 He will get wounds and dishonor,
and his disgrace will not be wiped away.
Proverbs 6:32-33
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32 He who commits adultery is senseless.
Doing so, he destroys himself.
33 He is wounded and disgraced.
His shame will never be wiped away.
Proverbs 9:7
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General Maxims
7 Whoever corrects a scoffer wins abuse;
whoever rebukes the wicked gets hurt.(A)
Proverbs 9:7
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Wise advice
7 Whoever instructs the cynic gets insulted;
whoever corrects the wicked gets hurt.
Proverbs 10:7
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7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.(A)
Proverbs 10:7
Common English Bible
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked rots.
Proverbs 20:11
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11 Even children make themselves known by their acts,
by whether what they do is pure and right.(A)
Proverbs 20:11
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11 Even young people are known by their actions,
whether their conduct is pure and upright.
Proverbs 22:1
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22 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
and favor is better than silver or gold.(A)
Proverbs 22:1
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22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
high esteem is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 27:14
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14 Whoever blesses a neighbor with a loud voice,
rising early in the morning,
will be counted as cursing.
Proverbs 27:14
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14 Greeting a neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning
will be viewed as a curse.
Proverbs 27:21
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21 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
so a person is tested[a] by being praised.(A)
Footnotes
- 27.21 Heb lacks is tested
Proverbs 27:21
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21 A crucible is for silver and a furnace for gold;
so are people in the presence of someone who praises them.
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