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Proverbs 9:6-8
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6 Leave inexperience behind, and you will live;
pursue the way of understanding.
7 The one who corrects a mocker
will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.[a]
8 Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;(A)
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 9:7 Lit man his blemish
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Proverbs 9:6-8
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6 Leave your simple ways and you will live;(A)
    walk in the way of insight.”(B)

7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.(C)
8 Do not rebuke mockers(D) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(E)

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