(A)Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you,
(B)Reprove a wise man and he will love you.

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25 (A)Strike a scoffer and the [a]naive may become shrewd,
But (B)reprove one who has understanding and he will [b]gain knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 19:25 Lit simple
  2. Proverbs 19:25 Lit discern

12 Like [a]an (A)earring of gold and an (B)ornament of (C)fine gold
Is a wise reprover to a (D)listening ear.

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  1. Proverbs 25:12 Or a nose ring

Faithful are the (A)wounds of a friend,
But [a]deceitful are the (B)kisses of an enemy.

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  1. Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive

It is better to (A)listen to the rebuke of a wise man
Than for one to listen to the song of fools.

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Bear One Another’s Burdens

(A)Brethren, even if [a]anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are (B)spiritual, (C)restore such a one (D)in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

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  1. Galatians 6:1 Gr anthropos