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Abandon your foolish ways and live!
Walk in the way of understanding.”
Whoever corrects a scoffer is asking for insult.
Whoever reproves a wicked man gets abuse.
Do not correct a scoffer or he will hate you.
Rebuke a wise man and he will love you.

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Leave your simple ways and you will live;(A)
    walk in the way of insight.”(B)

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

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