Proverbs 9:8

Modern English Version

Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:23

The king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here,” and when he entered the king’s presence, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

1 Kings 1:32

King David said, “Call Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada for me.” So they came before the king.

1 Kings 22:8

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we can inquire of the Lord. But I hate him because he never prophesies good for me, but always evil.” And Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say so.”

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me; it shall be a kindness. Let him rebuke me; it shall be an excellent oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is still against the deeds of the wicked.

Proverbs 1:5

a wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,

Proverbs 10:8

The wise in heart will receive commands, but a prating fool will fall.

Proverbs 13:1

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

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains instruction, but he who heeds reproof will be honored.

Proverbs 15:12

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

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent; reprove one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth, and sell it not; also wisdom and instruction and understanding.

Proverbs 23:9

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

Proverbs 28:23

He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.

Proverbs 29:1

He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

Isaiah 36:21

But they held their peace, and answered him not a word, for the king’s commandment was, “Do not answer him.”

Leviticus 19:17

You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely reason honestly with your neighbor, and not suffer sin because of him.

Matthew 15:14

Leave them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the ditch.”

Matthew 7:6

“Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn around and attack you.