Proverbs 9:7

In 11 translations

BSB

He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.

KJV

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

WEB

One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

ASV

He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

LSV

The instructor of a scorner || Is receiving for it—shame, || And a reprover of the wicked—his blemish.

YLT

The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it — shame, And a reprover of the wicked — his blemish.

DBY

He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked [man] [getteth] to himself a blot.

DRC

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

GNV

He that reproueth a scorner, purchaseth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh the wicked, getteth himselfe a blot.

JPS

He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame, and he that reproveth a wicked man, it becometh unto him a blot.

LXXE

He that reproves evil men shall get dishonour to himself; and he that rebukes an ungodly man shall disgrace himself.

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Original-language editions

WLC

יֹ֤סֵ֨ר ׀ לֵ֗ץ לֹקֵ֣חַֽ ל֣וֹ קָל֑וֹן וּמוֹכִ֖יחַ לְרָשָׁ֣ע מוּמֽוֹ׃

LXX-Br

Ὁ παιδεύων κακοὺς λήψεται ἑαυτῷ ἀτιμίαν· ἐλέγχων δὲ τὸν ἀσεβῆ μωμήσεται ἑαυτόν.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 15:12A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
• Proverbs 23:9Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
• 2 Chronicles 36:16But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.
• 2 Chronicles 25:15–16Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, and He sent him a prophet, who said, “Why have you sought this people’s gods, which could not deliver them from your hand?” While he was still speaking, the king…
• 2 Chronicles 24:20–22Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot…
• Genesis 19:8–9Look, I have two daughters who have never slept with a man. Let me bring them to you, and you can do to them as you please. But do not do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof.” “Get…
• 1 Kings 22:27and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”
• 1 Kings 18:17When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?”
• 1 Kings 22:24Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”
• 1 Kings 21:20When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD.

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