King James Version
"He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot."
— Proverbs 9:7, King James Version
“ He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth 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 wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.