Proverbs 9:7

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 9:7

He that reproueth a scorner, getteth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himselfe a blot.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man {gets} insults for himself.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man `getteth' himself a blot.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

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

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

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

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

He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 9:7

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 9:7


9:7 A former - He shews whom he meant by the foolish, ver.#6|, even scorners and wicked men, and presses his last advice of forsaking them because there was no good, but hurt to be got from them.


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