(A)Do not speak [a]to be heard by a fool,
For he will (B)despise the wisdom of your words.

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  1. Proverbs 23:9 Lit in the ears of a

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
    who will only despise the wisdom of your words.(A)

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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.

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  1. Proverbs 25:12 Or a nose ring

12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
    is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.(A)

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Better is (A)open rebuke
Than love that is concealed.
Faithful are the (B)wounds of a friend,
But [a]deceitful are the (C)kisses of an enemy.

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  1. Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive

Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.(A)
Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
    but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

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17 As iron sharpens iron,
So one person sharpens another.

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17 Iron sharpens iron,
    and one person sharpens the wits[a] of another.

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  1. 27.17 Heb face

Warnings and Instructions

29 A person [a]often (A)rebuked who [b]becomes obstinate
Will (B)suddenly be broken [c]beyond remedy.

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  1. Proverbs 29:1 Lit of rebukes who
  2. Proverbs 29:1 Lit hardens his neck
  3. Proverbs 29:1 Lit and there is no remedy

29 One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn,
    will suddenly be broken beyond healing.(A)

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