Proverbs 9:7

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Is it thou, thou troubler of Israel?

1 Kings 21:20

And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to do that which is evil in the sight of the LORD.

1 Kings 22:24

Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?

1 Kings 22:27

and say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.

2 Chronicles 36:16

but they mocked the messengers of God, and 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 correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: But a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Proverbs 15:12

A scorner loveth not to be reproved: He will not go unto the wise.

Proverbs 23:9

Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Isaiah 36:21

But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.