Bible in Basic English
"Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him."
— Proverbs 9:8, Bible in Basic English
“Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.”
“Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee. ”
“Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.”
“Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.”
“Rebuke not a scorner, lest he hate thee. Rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.”
“Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.”
Come, take of my bread, and of my wine which is mixed.
Give up the simple ones and have life, and go in the way of knowledge.
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.
Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.
The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind
For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.