Proverbs 9:7

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Original Language Text
hebrew
יֹ֤סֵ֨ר לֵ֗ץ לֹקֵ֣חַֽ ל֣/וֹ קָל֑וֹן וּ/מוֹכִ֖יחַ לְ/רָשָׁ֣ע מוּמֽ/וֹ
English Translation
A scoffer does not accept correction, but a wicked person receives rebuke.

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

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

He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.

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

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

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

If you correct a mocker all you get are insults; if you argue with the wicked all you get is abuse.

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

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

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

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

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

Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return.<br>Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt.<br>

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

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

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

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

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