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Proverbs 27:14
He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.
Proverbs 27:14 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 27:14 in other translations
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.
He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.
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In context
11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
13 Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. Hold it for a wayward woman!
14 He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.
15 A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike:
16 restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand.
17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
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