Proverbs 23:9
Authorized (King James) Version
9 Speak not in the ears of a fool:
for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Proverbs 23:9
New King James Version
9 (A)Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 25:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,
so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25:12
New King James Version
12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 27:5-6
Authorized (King James) Version
5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Proverbs 27:5-6
New King James Version
5 (A)Open rebuke is better
Than love carefully concealed.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But the kisses of an enemy are (B)deceitful.
Proverbs 27:17
Authorized (King James) Version
17 Iron sharpeneth iron;
so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Proverbs 27:17
New King James Version
17 As iron sharpens iron,
So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
Proverbs 29:1
Authorized (King James) Version
29 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck,
shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Proverbs 29:1
New King James Version
Happy Is He Who Keeps the Law
29 He(A) who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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