Proverbs 9:7

New International Reader's Version

When you correct someone who makes fun of others, you might be laughed at. When you warn a sinner, you might get hurt.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

When he saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you? You are always stirring up trouble in Israel.”

1 Kings 21:20

Ahab said to Elijah, “My enemy! You have found me!” “I have found you,” he answered. “That’s because you gave yourself over to do evil things. You did what was evil in the sight of the Lord.

1 Kings 22:24

Then Zedekiah, the son of Kenaanah, went up and slapped Micaiah in the face. Zedekiah asked Micaiah, “Do you think the spirit sent by the Lord left me? Do you think that spirit went to speak to you?”

1 Kings 22:27

Tell him, ‘The king says, “Put this fellow in prison. Don’t give him anything but bread and water until I return safely.” ’ ”

2 Chronicles 36:16

But God’s people made fun of his messengers. They hated his words. They laughed at his prophets. Finally the Lord’s great anger was stirred up against his people. Nothing could save them.

Job 5:17

“Blessed is the person God corrects. So don’t hate the Mighty One’s training.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings.

Proverbs 15:12

People who make fun of others don’t like to be corrected. So they stay away from wise people.

Proverbs 23:9

Don’t speak to foolish people. They will laugh at your wise words.

Isaiah 36:21

But the people remained silent. They didn’t say anything. That’s because King Hezekiah had commanded, “Don’t answer him.”