Proverbs 9:7
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 9:7 in other translations
| BSB | He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. |
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| WEB | One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse. |
| ASV | He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot. |
| YLT | The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it--shame, And a reprover of the wicked--his blemish. |
| DARBY | He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth to himself a blot. |
| BBE | He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name. |
| Webster | He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. |
What does Proverbs 9:7 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 9:7-8
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 9:1-12
Christ has prepared ordinances to which his people are admitted, and by which nourishment is given here to those that believe in him, as well as mansions in heaven hereafter. The ministers of the gospel go forth to invite the guests. The call is general, and shuts out none that do not shut out themselves. Our Saviour came, not to call the righteous, but sinners; not the wise in their own eyes, who say they see. We…
Proverbs 9:7 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Proverbs 9:7
- Proverbs 15:12
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
- Proverbs 23:9
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
- 2 Chronicles 36:16
But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
- 2 Chronicles 25:15-16
Wherefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand? And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.
- 2 Chronicles 24:20-22
And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the Lord, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the Lord, he hath also forsaken you. And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the Lord. Thus Joash the king remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, The Lord look upon it, and require it.
- Genesis 19:8-9
Behold now, I have two daughters which 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; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof. And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.
- 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 work evil in the sight of the Lord.
- 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.
- 1 Kings 22:24
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went 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 18:17
And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel?
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Context
- Proverbs 9:6
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
- Proverbs 9:7
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
- Proverbs 9:8
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 9:7 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | El que corrige al escarnecedor, afrenta se acarrea: el que reprende al impío, se atrae mancha. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Qui instruit un moqueur reçoit pour lui-même de la confusion; et qui reprend un méchant reçoit pour lui-même une tache. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Wer den Spötter zurechtweist, zieht sich Schande zu; und wer den Gesetzlosen straft, sein Schandfleck ist es. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Qui erudit derisorem, ipse injuriam sibi facit, et qui arguit impium, sibi maculam generat. |