Proverbs 9:7

A Conservative Version

He who corrects a scoffer gets himself reviling. And he who reproves a wicked man [gets] himself a bruise.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:12

A scoffer does not like to be reproved. He will not go to the wise.

Proverbs 23:9

Speak not in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.

1 Kings 22:27

and say, Thus says the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction until I come in peace.

1 Kings 22:24

Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way did the Spirit of LORD go from me to speak to thee?

1 Kings 21:20

And Ahab said to Elijah, Have thou found me, O my enemy? And he answered, I have found thee because thou have sold thyself to do that which is evil in the sight of LORD.

1 Kings 18:17

And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, Is it thou, thou troubler of Israel?

Job 5:17

Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise thou the chastening of the Almighty.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son [hears] his father's instruction, but a scoffer listens not to rebuke.

Isaiah 36:21

But they held their peace, and answered him not a word. For the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.