Proverbs 9:7-9
Amplified Bible
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He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
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[a]Do not correct a scoffer [who foolishly ridicules and takes no responsibility for his error] or he will hate you;
Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.(A)
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Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:8 The ancient rabbis took this to have the force of a commandment: never give a rebuke that is sure to be ignored.
Proverbs 9:7-9
New International Version
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