Proverbs 23:9
Lexham English Bible
9 In the ears of a fool do not speak,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:9
American Standard Version
9 Speak not in the hearing of a fool;
For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Proverbs 25:12
Lexham English Bible
12 A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
is a rebuke of the wise to the ear of a listener.
Proverbs 25:12
American Standard Version
12 As [a]an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,
So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:12 Or, a nose-ring
Proverbs 27:5-6
Lexham English Bible
5 Better a rebuke that is open
than a love that is hidden.
6 The wounds of a friend mean well,
but the kisses of an enemy are profane.
Proverbs 27:5-6
American Standard Version
5 Better is open rebuke
Than love that is hidden.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Proverbs 27:17
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:17 Or “is united with”
- Proverbs 27:17 Literally “a man sharpens the faces of his friend”
Proverbs 27:17
American Standard Version
17 Iron sharpeneth iron;
So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Proverbs 29:1
Lexham English Bible
29 A man who is reproved, being stubborn of neck—
suddenly he will be broken, and there will not be healing.
Proverbs 29:1
American Standard Version
29 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck
Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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