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Proverbs 9:7
He that reproueth a scorner, purchaseth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh the wicked, getteth himselfe a blot.
Proverbs 9:7 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 9:7 in other translations
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
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In context
4 Who so is simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisedome, she sayth,
5 Come, and eate of my meate, and drinke of the wine that I haue drawen.
6 Forsake your way, ye foolish, and ye shall liue: and walke in the way of vnderstanding.
7 He that reproueth a scorner, purchaseth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh the wicked, getteth himselfe a blot.
8 Rebuke not a scorner, least he hate thee: but rebuke a wise man, and he will loue thee.
9 Giue admonition to the wise, and he will be the wiser: teache a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
10 The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord, and the knowledge of holy things, is vnderstanding.
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