Proverbs 9:7-8

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The one who corrects a mocker
will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.^(a)

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Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;^(A)
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.^(B)

a. Proverbs 9:7: Lit man his blemish

A. Proverbs 9:8: Proverbs 15:12; Matthew 7:6

B. Proverbs 9:8: Psalm 141:5