Bible verse
He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
Proverbs 9:7 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 9.
3 She has sent out her maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city.
4 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
5 “Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed.
6 Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
7 He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
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.
ERV
He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
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