Proverbs 9:7
Proverbs 9:7 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.
Proverbs 9:7-12 The Message (MSG)
If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you’ll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in the shins. So don’t waste your time on a scoffer; all you’ll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that’s different—they’ll love you for it! Save your breath for the wise—they’ll be wiser for it; tell good people what you know—they’ll profit from it. Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-GOD, insight into life from knowing a Holy God. It’s through me, Lady Wisdom, that your life deepens, and the years of your life ripen. Live wisely and wisdom will permeate your life; mock life and life will mock you.
Proverbs 9:7 King James Version (KJV)
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: And he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 9:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself.
Proverbs 9:7 New Century Version (NCV)
“If you correct someone who makes fun of wisdom, you will be insulted. If you correct an evil person, you will get hurt.
Proverbs 9:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 9:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
“He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.
Proverbs 9:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
Proverbs 9:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return. Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt.