Proverbs 9:7

King James 2000

He that reproves a scoffer gets for himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself injury.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Are you he that troubles Israel?

1 Kings 21:20

And Ahab said to Elijah, Have you found me, O my enemy? And he answered, I have found you: because you have sold yourself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.

1 Kings 22:24

But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto 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 peace.

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, till there was no remedy.

Job 5:17

Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects: therefore despise not the chastening of the Almighty:

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son hears his father's instruction: but a scoffer hears not rebuke.

Proverbs 15:12

A scoffer loves not one that reproves him: neither will he go unto the wise.

Proverbs 23:9

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Isaiah 36:21

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