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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.

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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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General Maxims

Whoever corrects a scoffer wins abuse;
    whoever rebukes the wicked gets hurt.(A)

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Wisdom Extends Life

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 9:7 Lit. insult to himself

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

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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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:7 Lit. memorial

11 Even children make themselves known by their acts,
    by whether what they do is pure and right.(A)

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

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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)

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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 Whoever blesses a neighbor with a loud voice,
    rising early in the morning,
    will be counted as cursing.

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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 crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
    so a person is tested[a] by being praised.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 27.21 Heb lacks is tested

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