Prov.9.8

Proverbs 9:8

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Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

The Way of Wisdom

Wisdom’s Invitation

Cross References

Matthew 7:6

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Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Judging Others

Psalm 141:5

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Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

Come Quickly to Me

Proverbs 10:8

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The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

Solomon’s Proverbs: The Wise Son

Proverbs 13:1

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A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

A Father’s Discipline

Proverbs 15:12

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A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath

Proverbs 19:25

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Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

The Man of Integrity

Isaiah 36:21

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But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.