Proverbs 9:7

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He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
World English Bible (WEB)
He that reproveth{H3256}{(H8802)} a scorner{H3887}{(H8801)} getteth{H3947}{(H8802)} to himself shame{H7036}: and he that rebuketh{H3198}{(H8688)} a wicked{H7563} man getteth himself a blot{H3971}.
Strong's King James
He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, He that rebukes a wicked man, a blemish for himself.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it—shame, And a reprover of the wicked—his blemish.
Young's Literal Translation

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