Proverbs 23:9
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:9 Lit in the ears of a
Proverbs 23:9
Revised Standard Version
9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 25:12
New American Standard Bible
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
Revised Standard Version
12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Proverbs 27:5-6
New American Standard Bible
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
Revised Standard Version
5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
Proverbs 27:17
New American Standard Bible
17 As iron sharpens iron,
So one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Revised Standard Version
17 Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 29:1
New American Standard Bible
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
Revised Standard Version
29 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
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