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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 9) Proverbs 9:7-8 KJV
"He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee."
Proverbs 9:7-8 in Context (Verses 4–11 KJV)
4
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
5
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
6
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
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He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
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Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
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Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
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For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.