Proverbs 9:7

New King James Version

“He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?”

1 Kings 21:20

So Ahab said to Elijah, “Have you found me, O my enemy?” And he answered, “I have found you, because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the Lord:

1 Kings 22:24

Now Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, “Which way did the spirit from the Lord go from me to speak to you?”

1 Kings 22:27

and say, ‘Thus says the king: “Put this fellow in prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and water of affliction, until I come in peace.” ’ ”

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they mocked the messengers of God, 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 do not despise the chastening 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 corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise.

Proverbs 23:9

Do not speak 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.”