Proverbs 9:7

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man [getteth] himself a blot.

Proverbs 9:7 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

5Come, eat ye of my bread, And drink of the wine which I have mingled.

6Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.

7He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man [getteth] himself a blot.

8Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.

9Give [instruction] to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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