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Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.

Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.

Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return. Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt.

The one who corrects a mocker will bring abuse on himself; the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.

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

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

If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you’ll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in the shins. So don’t waste your time on a scoffer; all you’ll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that’s different—they’ll love you for it! Save your breath for the wise—they’ll be wiser for it; tell good people what you know—they’ll profit from it. Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-GOD, insight into life from knowing a Holy God. It’s through me, Lady Wisdom, that your life deepens, and the years of your life ripen. Live wisely and wisdom will permeate your life; mock life and life will mock you.

¶One who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And one who rebukes a wicked person gets insults for himself.

¶He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.

Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.