Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
International Standard Version
Don't rebuke a mocker or he will hate you. Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you.
A Conservative Version
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee. Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
American Standard Version
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Amplified
Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.
Bible in Basic English
Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
Darby Translation
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt not reprove him mocking, lest he shall hate thee: reprove to the wise one and he will love thee.
King James 2000
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate you: rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not rebuke a scoffer, lest he hate you; rebuke the wise and he will love you.
Modern King James verseion
Do not reprove a scorner, lest he hate you; give to a wise man, and he will love you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Reprove not a scorner, lest he owe thee evil will: but rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
NET Bible
Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.
New Heart English Bible
Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
The Emphasized Bible
Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate thee, Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Webster
Reprove not a scorner, lest he shall hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
World English Bible
Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
Youngs Literal Translation
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee, Give reproof to the wise, and he loveth thee.
Themes
Instruction » The time when the wise are instructed
Rebuke » The reward for rebuking a wise man
Reproof » They who give, are hated by scorners
Reproof » Those that reprove a scorner
Reproof » The reward for reproving a wise man
Reproof » Saints should » Love those who give
Scorn » Those that reprove a scorner
Scorning and mocking » Those who are addicted to » Hate those who reprove
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 9:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Prolongs Life
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will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
teach a righteous man, and he will learn more.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 141:5
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.
Matthew 7:6
Proverbs 29:1
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.
Leviticus 19:17
“You must not harbor hatred against your brother.
Numbers 14:6-10
Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who scouted out the land, tore their clothes
2 Samuel 12:7-14
Nathan replied to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel,
1 Kings 1:23
and it was announced to the king, “Nathan the prophet is here.” He came into the king’s presence and bowed to him with his face to the ground.
1 Kings 1:32
King David then said, “Call in Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada for me.”
1 Kings 22:8
The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man who can ask Yahweh, but I hate him
“The king shouldn’t say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.
Proverbs 13:18
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.
Proverbs 15:12
he will not consult the wise.
Proverbs 23:9
for he will despise the insight of your words.
Proverbs 28:23
than one who flatters
Matthew 15:14
Galatians 2:11-14
But when Cephas
Hebrews 6:4-8
For it is impossible to renew to repentance those who were once enlightened, who tasted the heavenly gift, became companions with the Holy Spirit,
2 Peter 3:15-16
Also, regard the patience of our Lord as an opportunity for salvation, just as our dear brother Paul has written to you according to the wisdom given to him.