Proverbs 9:7-8

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He who ^(A)corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who reproves a wicked man gets ^(a)insults for himself.

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^(B)Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you,
^(C)Reprove a wise man and he will love you.

a. Proverbs 9:7: ['Lit ', a blemish]

A. Proverbs 9:7: Proverbs 23:9

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

C. Proverbs 9:8: Psalm 141:5; Proverbs 10:8