Proverbs 9:7

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

It happened, when Ach'av saw Eliyahu, that Ach'av said to him, Is it you, you troubler of Yisra'el?

1 Kings 21:20

Ach'av said to Eliyahu, Have you found me, my enemy? He answered, I have found you, because you have sold yourself to do that which is evil in the sight of the LORD.

1 Kings 22:24

Then Tzidkiyahu the son of Kena`anah came near, and struck Mikhayahu on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak to you?

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 shalom.

2 Chronicles 36:16

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

Job 5:17

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

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:12

A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

Proverbs 23:9

Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Isaiah 36:21

But they remained silent, and said nothing in reply, for the king's mitzvah was, *Don't answer him.*