Proverbs 9:8
“Reproue not a scorner, lest hee hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and hee will loue thee.”
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Proverbs 9:8 Context
6Forsake the foolish, and liue; and goe in the way of vnderstanding. 7He that reproueth a scorner, getteth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himselfe a blot. 8Reproue not a scorner, lest hee hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and hee will loue thee. 9Giue instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a iust man, and he will increase in learning. 10The feare of the Lord is the beginning of wisedome: and the knowledge of the holy is vnderstanding.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 9:8
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
- King James Version
Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, Reprove a wise man and he will love you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
- Basic English Bible
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; reprove a wise [man], and he will love thee.
- Darby Bible
Reprove not a scorner, lest he shall hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
- Webster's Bible
Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
- World English Bible
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee, Give reproof to the wise, and he loveth thee.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 9:8
9:8 A scorner - An obstinate and incorrigible sinner.