Proverbs 9:7-9
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7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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Proverbs 12:1
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12 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
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Proverbs 12:15
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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Proverbs 13:18
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18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
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Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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Proverbs 15:10
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10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
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Proverbs 15:12
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12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
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Proverbs 15:31-32
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31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
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Proverbs 17:10
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10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
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Proverbs 19:25
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25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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Proverbs 25:12
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12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
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Proverbs 27:5-6
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5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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Proverbs 27:17
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17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
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