Proverbs 9:7 | |
NASB: He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man [gets] insults for himself. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Whoever corrects a mocker receives abuse. Whoever warns a wicked person gets hurt. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. ASV: He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot. BBE: 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. DBY: He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth to himself a blot. JPS: He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame, and he that reproveth a wicked man, it becometh unto him a blot. WBS: He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. WEB: He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse. YLT: The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish. | |
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