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Proverbs 9:7-17

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7 If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you'll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in the shins.
7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.
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.
9 Save your breath for the wise - they'll be wiser for it; tell good people what you know - they'll profit from it.
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
10 Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-God, insight into life from knowing a Holy God.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 It's through me, Lady Wisdom, that your life deepens, and the years of your life ripen.
11 For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
12 Live wisely and wisdom will permeate your life; mock life and life will mock you. Madame Whore Calls Out, Too
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
13 Then there's this other woman, Madame Whore - brazen, empty-headed, frivolous.
13 Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing.
14 She sits on the front porch of her house on Main Street,
14 She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,
15 And as people walk by minding their own business, calls out,
15 calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way,
16 "Are you confused about life, don't know what's going on?
16 “Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says,
17 Steal off with me, I'll show you a good time! No one will ever know - I'll give you the time of your life."
17 “Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!”
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