Proverbs 9:7-8

King James Version

⁷He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

⁸Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Proverbs 9:7-8

New International Version

⁷Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.^(A)
⁸Do not rebuke mockers^(B) or they will hate you;
rebuke the wise and they will love you.^(C)

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Proverbs 9:7-8

New King James Version

⁷“He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.
⁸^(A)Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
^(B)Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.