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 But a man who commits adultery(A) has no sense;(B)
    whoever does so destroys himself.
33 Blows and disgrace are his lot,
    and his shame will never(C) be wiped away.

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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

Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.(A)

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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 name of the righteous(A) is used in blessings,[a]
    but the name of the wicked(B) will rot.(C)

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 10:7 See Gen. 48:20.

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 small children are known by their actions,
    so is their conduct really pure(A) and upright?

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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 more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.(A)

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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 If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning,
    it will be taken as a curse.

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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 crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,(A)
    but people are tested by their praise.

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