Proverbs 9:7

The Scriptures 1998

He who reproves a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wrong one gets himself a blemish.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

And it came to be, when Aḥ

1 Kings 21:20

And Aḥ

1 Kings 22:24

And Tsiḏ

1 Kings 22:27

and say, ‘Thus said the sovereign, “Put this one in prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and water of affliction until I come in peace.” ’ ”

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they were mocking the messengers of Elohim and despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of יהוה  arose against His people, until there was no healing.

Job 5:17

Look, blessed is the man whom Eloah does reprove, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer shall not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:12

A scoffer does not love his reprover, Nor does he go to the wise.

Proverbs 23:9

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, For he treads on the wisdom of your words.

Isaiah 36:21

But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the command of the sovereign was, “Do not answer him.”