Proverbs 9:7

Modern English Version

He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, and he who rebukes a wicked man gets hurt.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, “Are you he that troubles Israel?”

1 Kings 21:20

Ahab said to Elijah, “Have you found me, 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

Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah walked up and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “Which way did the spirit of the Lord go from me in order to speak to you?”

1 Kings 22:27

and say, ‘Thus says the king: Put this man in the prison, and feed him with reduced rations of bread and water until I return safely.’ ”

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they continued to jest regarding the messengers of God, despising His word and making fun of His prophets until the wrath of the Lord came up against His people, until there was no remedy.

Job 5:17

“Behold, blessed is the man whom God corrects! Therefore do not despise the discipline of the Almighty,

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:12

A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, nor will he go to the wise.

Proverbs 23:9

Speak not in the hearing 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, “Do not answer him.”