Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 9:7
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Berean Standard Bible
He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
King James Version
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked [man getteth] himself a blot.
World English Bible
One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
American Standard Version
He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man [getteth] himself a blot.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 9
5 “Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed.
6 Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
7 He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
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