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He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

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John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that refuses instruction
The instruction of parents, masters, ministers, and of God himself; or "correction"

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they prefer the body over the soul, and wrong the soul to please the body.

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