Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth to himself a blot.
New American Standard Bible
And he who reproves a wicked man gets
King James Version
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Holman Bible
will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.
International Standard Version
Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult, and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.
A Conservative Version
He who corrects a scoffer gets himself reviling. And he who reproves a wicked man [gets] himself a bruise.
American Standard Version
He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Amplified
He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
Bible in Basic English
He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.
Julia Smith Translation
He instructing him mocking received to himself dishonor: and he reproving to the unjust one, his blemish.
King James 2000
He that reproves a scoffer gets for himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself injury.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who corrects a scoffer gains abuse for himself, and he who rebukes the wicked {gets hurt}.
Modern King James verseion
One rebuking a scorner gets shame to himself; and one rebuking a wicked one gets himself a blemish.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso reproveth a scornful person, getteth himself dishonour: and he that rebuketh the ungodly, staineth himself.
NET Bible
Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.
New Heart English Bible
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
The Emphasized Bible
He that rebuketh a scoffer, getteth to himself contempt, and, he that reproveth a lawless man, getteth to himself his shame.
Webster
He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
World English Bible
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Youngs Literal Translation
The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish.
Themes
Instruction » The time when the wise are instructed
Rebuke » Those that rebuke the wicked
Reproof » Those that reprove a scorner
Interlinear
Yacar
Laqach
Yakach
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 9:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Prolongs Life
6 Forsake follies and live, and go in the way of intelligence. 7 He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth to himself a blot. 8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Cross References
Genesis 19:8-9
Behold now, I have two daughters who have not known a man: let me now bring them out to you; and do to them as is good in your sight: only, to these men do nothing; for therefore have they come under the shadow of my roof.
1 Kings 18:17
And it came to pass when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, Is it thou, the troubler of Israel?
1 Kings 21:20
And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, mine enemy? And he said, I have found thee; because thou hast sold thyself to do evil in the sight of Jehovah.
1 Kings 22:24
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micah upon the cheek, and said, Where now went the Spirit of Jehovah from me to speak to thee?
1 Kings 22:27
and thou shalt say, Thus says the king: Put this man in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.
2 Chronicles 24:20-22
And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood up above the people and said unto them, Thus saith God: Wherefore do ye transgress the commandments of Jehovah? And ye cannot prosper; for ye have forsaken Jehovah, and he hath forsaken you.
2 Chronicles 25:15-16
And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent to him a prophet, who said to him, Why dost thou seek after the gods of a people who have not delivered their own people out of thy hand?
2 Chronicles 36:16
But they mocked at the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the fury of Jehovah rose against his people, and there was no remedy.
Proverbs 15:12
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
Proverbs 23:9
Speak not in the ears of a foolish man, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.