Proverbs 23:9
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:9 Lit in the ears of a
Proverbs 23:9
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9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
who will only despise the wisdom of your words.(A)
Proverbs 25:12
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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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:12 Or a nose ring
Proverbs 25:12
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12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.(A)
Proverbs 27:5-6
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5 Better is (A)open rebuke
Than love that is concealed.
6 Faithful are the (B)wounds of a friend,
But [a]deceitful are the (C)kisses of an enemy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive
Proverbs 27:5-6
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5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.(A)
6 Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
Proverbs 27:17
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17 As iron sharpens iron,
So one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
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17 Iron sharpens iron,
and one person sharpens the wits[a] of another.
Footnotes
- 27.17 Heb face
Proverbs 29:1
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Warnings and Instructions
29 A person [a]often (A)rebuked who [b]becomes obstinate
Will (B)suddenly be broken [c]beyond remedy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:1 Lit of rebukes who
- Proverbs 29:1 Lit hardens his neck
- Proverbs 29:1 Lit and there is no remedy
Proverbs 29:1
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29 One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.(A)
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