17 Reprove your neighbor before you threaten him; and give place to the law of the Most High. (WEB)
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Sirach 20:1–3
1 There is a reproof that is not timely; and there is a person who is wise enough to keep silent. (WEB) 2 How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry. He who confesses will be kept back from harm. (WEB) 3 How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so… (KJV)
Proverbs 9:7–9
7 He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. 8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he wi…
Sirach 31:14–16
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Sirach 28:6–8
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Leviticus 19:16–18
16 You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD. 17 You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account…
Proverbs 28:22–24
22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him. 23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue. 24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destro…
James 5:8–10
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Sirach 10:5–7
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