Proverbs 9:7-9

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⁷ If you warn a person who is proud, he will insult you. If you tell a wicked person that he is wrong, he will hurt you. ⁸ So do not warn proud people. They will only hate you.

But if you warn a wise person, he will love you. ⁹ If you teach a wise person, he will become even more wise. If you teach a righteous person, he will learn whatever you tell him.