the Week of Proper 24 / Ordinary 29
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Proverbs 9:7
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Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return. Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt.
He that corrects a scoffer gets to himself reviling; And he that reproves a wicked man [gets] himself a blot.
"If you correct someone who makes fun of wisdom, you will be insulted. If you correct an evil person, you will get hurt.
Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.
He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked [man getteth] himself a blot.
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
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 scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.
He that techith a scornere, doith wrong to him silf; and he that vndirnymmeth a wickid man, gendrith a wem to him silf.
He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
He who corrects a mocker will bring shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man will be tainted.
Correct a worthless bragger, and all you will get are insults and injuries.
He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
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.
"He who corrects a scoffer only gets insulted; reproving a wicked man becomes his blemish.
He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked [man] [getteth] to himself a blot.
Criticize a person who is rude and shows no respect, and you will only get insults. Correct the wicked, and you will only get hurt.
He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame, and he that reproveth a wicked man, it becometh unto him a blot.
He that reproueth a scorner, getteth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himselfe a blot.
He who speaks strong words to the man who laughs at the truth brings shame upon himself. He who speaks strong words to a sinful man gets hurt.
Whoever corrects a scoffer wins abuse; whoever rebukes the wicked gets hurt.
He that reproueth a scorner, purchaseth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh the wicked, getteth himselfe a blot.
Correction for a bad man brings disgrace; the wicked man is rebuked by his own blemish.
If you correct conceited people, you will only be insulted. If you reprimand evil people, you will only get hurt.
He that rebuketh a scoffer, getteth to himself contempt, and, he that reproveth a lawless man, getteth to himself his shame.
He that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself; and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot.
He who corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.
Whoso reproueth a scornefull person, getteth him selfe dishonour: and he that rebuketh the vngodly, stayneth hym selfe.
He that reproves evil men shall get dishonour to himself; and he that rebukes an ungodly man shall disgrace himself.
The one who corrects a mockerwill bring abuse on himself;the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
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 gains abuse for himself, and he who rebukes the wicked gets hurt.
He who reproves a scorner gets shame to himself; and he who rebukes a wicked man gets his own blot.
The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish.
Who so reproueth a scornefull personne, getteth him self dishonoure: and he that rebuketh the vngodly, stayneth 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 a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself.
He who disciplines a scoffer receives disgrace for himself,And he who reproves a wicked man receives injury for himself.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Proverbs 15:12, Genesis 19:8, Genesis 19:9, 1 Kings 18:17, 1 Kings 21:20, 1 Kings 22:24, 1 Kings 22:27, 2 Chronicles 24:20-22, 2 Chronicles 25:15, 2 Chronicles 25:16, 2 Chronicles 36:16
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 18:36 - held their peace 2 Chronicles 16:10 - wroth Proverbs 3:34 - he scorneth Proverbs 11:20 - upright Proverbs 12:1 - he that Proverbs 13:1 - but Proverbs 23:9 - Speak Isaiah 36:21 - General Amos 5:10 - hate Matthew 7:6 - that Matthew 21:46 - they sought Luke 3:19 - General John 7:7 - because John 7:52 - Art John 9:34 - and dost Acts 7:27 - he that Ephesians 5:11 - but
Cross-References
Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
Bring out with you every living thing of all flesh that is with you: birds and cattle and every creeping thing that creeps on the earth, so that they may abound on the earth, and be fruitful and multiply on the earth."
So God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them: "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth. Genesis 1:28">[fn]
These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the whole earth was populated.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame,.... Intimating, that though the simple, and such as want understanding, and of whom there is hope of doing them good, are to be invited into Wisdom's house; yet not the haughty scorner, the abandoned sinner, the scoffer at all religion, who walks after his own lusts, and is quite irreclaimable; it is but casting pearls before swine, and giving that which is holy to dogs, to reprove and exhort such persons; though the Gospel is to be preached to every creature, yet when men despise it, and make a mock at it, they are to be turned from, and no more is to be said to them; as the Jews of old, they were the first invited to the Gospel feast, the same that is described in the context; they made light of it, contradicted and blasphemed the word, and so judged themselves unworthy of it; wherefore Wisdom's maidens, or Christ's ministers, were bid to turn from them, and go to the Gentiles, and preach it to them; for it is to no purpose to address such persons; "shame" is the sure consequence of it, because a man is disappointed of the end he has in view, which is doing good;
and he that rebuketh a wicked [man getteth] himself a blot; this shows who is meant by a scorner, a very profligate man, bent on his wicked ways, and quite incorrigible; to rebuke such an one is not only labour lost, and in vain, but the rebuker getteth himself an ill name, and is sure to have the dirt of reproach and scandal cast upon him; though this a man might patiently bear, if there was any hope of doing good.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
These verses seem somewhat to interrupt the continuity of the invitation which Wisdom utters. The order of thought is, however, this: “I speak to you, the simple, the open ones, for you have yet ears to hear: but from the scorner or evil doer, as such, I turn away.” The words are illustrated by Matthew 13:11 ff.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 9:7. He that reproveth a scorner — לץ lets, the person who mocks at sacred things; the libertine, the infidel; who turns the most serious things into ridicule, and, by his wit, often succeeds in rendering the person who reproves him ridiculous. Wisdom seems here to intimate that it is vain to attempt by reproof to amend such: and yet we must not suffer sin upon our neighbour; at all hazards, we must deliver our own soul. But no reproof should be given to any, but in the spirit of love and deep concern; and when they contradict and blaspheme, leave them to God.
