American Standard Version
" He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot. "
— Proverbs 9:7, American Standard Version
“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 invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.”
“Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.”
“He that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself; and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot.”
“He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.”
“He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.”
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
Come, eat ye of my bread, And drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Giveinstructionto a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.