Proverbs 9:7 - The Message7-12 If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you’ll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in the shins. So don’t waste your time on a scoffer; all you’ll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that’s different—they’ll love you for it! Save your breath for the wise—they’ll be wiser for it; tell good people what you know—they’ll profit from it. Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-God, insight into life from knowing a Holy God. It’s through me, Lady Wisdom, that your life deepens, and the years of your life ripen. Live wisely and wisdom will permeate your life; mock life and life will mock you. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17697 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: And he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition7 He who rebukes a scorner heaps upon himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man gets for himself bruises. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot. See the chapterCommon English Bible7 Whoever instructs the cynic gets insulted; whoever corrects the wicked gets hurt. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version7 Whoever teaches a mocker causes injury to himself. And whoever argues with the impious produces a blemish on himself. See the chapter |