Proverbs 9:7-9

World English Bible

⁷ One who corrects a mocker invites insult.
    One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
⁸ Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you.
    Reprove a wise person, and he will love you.
⁹ Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser.
    Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.