9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, who will only despise the wisdom of your words.(A)
9 Don’t speak to[a] a fool,for he will despise the insight of your words.(A)
12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.(A)
12 A wise correction to a receptive ear(A)is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
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.
5 Better an open reprimandthan concealed love.(A)
6 The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,(B)but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.(C)
17 Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits[a] of another.
17 Iron sharpens iron,and one man sharpens another.[a]
29 One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.(A)
29 One who becomes stiff-necked,after many reprimandswill be shattered instantly—beyond recovery.(A)
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