Berean Standard Bible
“Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.”
Proverbs 9 contrasts the invitation of Lady Wisdom with that of Folly. In the middle of the chapter, the teacher gives advice about how different people respond to correction.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
World English Bible (WEB)
Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
King James Version (KJV)
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
No reprendas al escarnecedor, porque no te aborrezca; corrige al sabio, y te amará.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
No corrijas al burlón pues terminará odiándote; corrige al sabio, y te amará.
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