Berean Standard Bible
“He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.”
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
King James Version (KJV)
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man [getteth] himself a blot.
Bible in Basic English (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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El que corrige al escarnecedor, afrenta se acarrea: el que reprende al impío, se atrae mancha.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Si corriges al burlón sólo conseguirás que te insulte; si corriges al malvado sólo conseguirás que te lastime.
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