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Proverbs 17:9-11
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 17:9-11
1599 Geneva Bible
9 He that covereth a transgression, seeketh love: but he that repeateth a matter, separateth the [a]prince.
10 A reproof entereth more into him that hath understanding, than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11 A seditious person seeketh only evil, and a cruel [b]messenger shall be sent against him.
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- Proverbs 17:9 He that admonisheth the prince of his fault, maketh him his enemy.
- Proverbs 17:11 By the messenger is meant such means as God useth to punish the rebels.
Proverbs 17:9-11
New International Version
Proverbs 17:9-11
New International Version
9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(A)
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(B)
10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
more than a hundred lashes a fool.
11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
the messenger of death will be sent against them.
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