Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionWhoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. English Standard Version Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Berean Study Bible He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. King James Bible He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. New American Standard Bible He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. American Standard Version He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Darby Bible Translation He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked [man] [getteth] to himself a blot. Douay-Rheims Bible He that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot. English Revised Version He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Young's Literal Translation The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish. Links Proverbs 9:7 Bible HubProverbs 9:7 Bible Apps Proverbs 9:7 Open Bible |
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