Proverbs 9:7

7 He who 1corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself.

Proverbs 9:7 In-Context

5 "Come, eat of my food And drink of the wine I have mixed.
6 "Forsake your folly and live, And proceed in the way of understanding."
7 He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself.
8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, Reprove a wise man and he will love you.
9 Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.

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