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Proverbs 9:8

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8 So don't waste your time on a scoffer; all you'll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that's different - they'll love you for it!
8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.
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