Proverbs 9:7

New Century Version

“If you correct someone who makes fun of wisdom, you will be insulted. If you correct an evil person, you will get hurt.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

When he saw Elijah, he asked, “Is it you—the biggest troublemaker in Israel?”

1 Kings 21:20

When Ahab saw Elijah, he said, “So you have found me, my enemy!” Elijah answered, “Yes, I have found you. You have always chosen to do what the Lord says is wrong.

1 Kings 22:24

Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah went up to Micaiah and slapped him in the face. Zedekiah said, “Has the Lord’s spirit left me to speak through you?”

1 Kings 22:27

Tell them I said to put this man in prison and give him only bread and water until I return safely from the battle.”

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they made fun of God’s prophets and hated God’s messages. They refused to listen to the prophets until, finally, the Lord became so angry with his people that he could not be stopped.

Job 5:17

“The one whom God corrects is happy, so do not hate being corrected by the Almighty.

Proverbs 13:1

Wise children take their parents’ advice, but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.

Proverbs 15:12

Those who make fun of wisdom don’t like to be corrected; they will not ask the wise for advice.

Proverbs 23:9

Don’t speak to fools; they will only ignore your wise words.

Isaiah 36:21

The people were silent. They didn’t answer the commander at all, because King Hezekiah had ordered, “Don’t answer him.”