Proverbs 9:8
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Proverbs 9:8
King James Version
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
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Proverbs 19:25
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25 (A)Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever,
But (B)rebuke one who has understanding, and he will [a]gain knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:25 Lit discern
Proverbs 19:25
King James Version
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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Proverbs 25:12
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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
King James Version
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
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Proverbs 27:6
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive
Proverbs 27:6
King James Version
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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Ecclesiastes 7:5
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5 It is better to (A)listen to the rebuke of a wise person
Than for one to listen to the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:5
King James Version
5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
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Galatians 6:1
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Bear One Another’s Burdens
6 (A)Brothers and sisters, even if a person is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are (B)spiritual are to (C)restore such a person (D)in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.
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Galatians 6:1
King James Version
6 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
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