32 One who commits adultery with a woman is (A)lacking [a]sense;
He who would (B)destroy [b]himself commits it.
33 He will find wounds and disgrace,
And his shame will not be removed.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 6:32 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 6:32 Lit his soul

32 He that committeth adultery with a woman is void of [a]understanding:
He doeth it who would destroy his own soul.
33 Wounds and dishonor shall he get;
And his reproach shall not be wiped away.

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  1. Proverbs 6:32 Hebrew heart.

One who (A)corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And one who rebukes a wicked person gets [a]insults for himself.

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  1. Proverbs 9:7 Lit a blemish

He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling;
And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

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The (A)mentioning of the righteous is a blessing,
But (B)the name of the wicked will rot.

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The memory of the righteous is blessed;
But the name of the wicked shall rot.

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11 It is by his deeds that a boy [a](A)distinguishes himself,
If his conduct is pure and right.

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  1. Proverbs 20:11 Or makes himself known

11 Even a child maketh himself known by his doings,
Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

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On Life and Conduct

22 A (A)good name is to be more desired than great wealth;
Favor is better than silver and gold.

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22 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,
And [a]loving favor rather than silver and gold.

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  1. Proverbs 22:1 Or, favor is better than etc.

14 (A)One who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning,
It will be considered a curse to him.

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14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,
It shall be counted a curse to him.

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21 The (A)crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And each (B)is tested by the praise accorded him.

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21 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold;
And a man is tried by [a]his praise.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 27:21 Or, that which he praiseth. Or, that whereof he boasteth