Verse Comparison: Proverbs 9:7
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He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man `getteth' himself a blot.Amplified® Bible
He who rebukes a scorner heaps upon himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man gets for himself bruises.Contemporary English Version
Correct a worthless bragger, and all you will get are insults and injuries.Darby English Version
He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked [man] [getteth] to himself a blot.Good News Bible
If you correct conceited people, you will only be insulted. If you reprimand evil people, you will only get hurt.King James Version
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.New American Standard Bible
He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man {gets} insults for himself.New International Version
"Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult;
whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.New King James Version
“ He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself.Revised Standard Version
He who corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.Young's Literal Translation
The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish.
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