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Proverbs 9:7
One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Proverbs 9:7 · World English 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.
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
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In context
4 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
5 “Come, eat some of my bread, Drink some of the wine which I have mixed!
6 Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.”
7 One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
8 Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you.
9 Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
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