Proverbs 17:12
Amplified Bible
12
Let a man meet a [ferocious] bear robbed of her cubs
Rather than the [angry, narcissistic] fool in his folly.(A)
Proverbs 17:12
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 25:12
Amplified Bible
12
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
Proverbs 25:12
New American Standard Bible
12 Like [a]an (A)earring of gold and a (B)jewelry piece of (C)fine gold,
Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a (D)listening ear.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:12 Or a nose ring
Proverbs 27:17
Amplified Bible
17
As iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].
Proverbs 27:17
New American Standard Bible
17 As iron sharpens iron,
So one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 28:23
Amplified Bible
23
He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:23
New American Standard Bible
23 One who (A)rebukes a person will afterward find more favor
Than one who (B)flatters with the tongue.
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