Proverbs 9:7-9

7 “Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult;
whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.

8 Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you;
rebuke a wise man and he will love you.

9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.

Cross References for Proverbs 9:7-9

2 Chronicles 36:16 - But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrat... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:16 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:16

1 Kings 18:17 - When he saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, you troubler of Israel?” Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:17 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:17

1 Kings 21:20 - Ahab said to Elijah, “So you have found me, my enemy!” “I have found you,” he answered, “becaus... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:20 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:20

1 Kings 22:27 - and say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this fellow in prison and give him nothing but bread ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:27 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:27

2 Chronicles 25:15-16 - The anger of the Lord burned against Amaziah, and he sent a prophet to him, who said, “Why do y... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:15-16 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:15-16

2 Chronicles 24:20-22 - Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood before the peop... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:20-22 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:20-22

Proverbs 15:12 - A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:12

1 Kings 22:24 - Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah went up and slapped Micaiah in the face. “Which way did the spiri... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:24 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:24

2 Kings 18:36 - But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, “Do n... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 18:36 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 18:36

Proverbs 11:20 - The Lord detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:20

Proverbs 23:9 - Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:9

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