Proverbs 9:8KJV
Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 8 of 18
"Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee."
In context
6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked himself a blot.
8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9Give to a wise , and he will be yet wiser: teach a just , and he will increase in learning.
10The fear of the LORD the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy understanding.