Proverbs 9:7 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 9:7

5 “Come,^a eat of my bread
And drink of the wine I have mixed.

6 Forsake foolishness and live,
And go in the way of understanding.

7 “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.

8 ^aDo not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
^bRebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, ^aand he will increase in learning.

10 “The^a fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 ^aFor by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 9:7

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American Standard Version
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.

New English Translation
Whoever corrects¹ a mocker is asking for² insult;³ whoever reproves a wicked person receives⁴ abuse.

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