Proverbs 9:7-9

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁷ He that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot.

⁸ Rebuke not a scorner lest he hate thee. Rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

⁹ Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it.