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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New King James Version
17 As iron sharpens iron,
So a man sharpens 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
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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