Proverbs 9:7
What does Proverbs 9:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 9:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it--shame, And a reprover of the wicked--his blemish.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself; and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked [man] [getteth] to himself a blot.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 23:9
Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
- 2 Chronicles 24:20
And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of Jehovah, so that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken Jehovah, he hath also forsaken you.
- 2 Chronicles 36:16
but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of Jehovah arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
- 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?
- Genesis 19:8
Behold now, I have two daughters that have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing, forasmuch as they are come under the shadow of my roof.
- 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 Jehovah.
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