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Proverbs 9:8-9 Wisdom in Life Choices

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 9:8-9

Matthew 7:6 - “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:6

Proverbs 29:1 - A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:1

Proverbs 25:12 - Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:12

Leviticus 19:17 - “‘Do not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:17 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:17

Hebrews 6:4-8 - It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, w... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:4-8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:4-8

Galatians 2:11-14 - Paul Opposes Peter When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearl... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:11-14 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:11-14

Luke 17:3 - So watch yourselves. “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. Click to read the verse Luke 17:3 Click to read the verse Luke 17:3

Psalms 141:5 - Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head. My head... Click to read the verse Psalms 141:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 141:5

Galatians 4:16 - Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? Click to read the verse Galatians 4:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:16

1 Kings 22:8 - The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:8 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:8

Matthew 15:14 - Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Click to read the verse Matthew 15:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:14

Numbers 14:6-10 - Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had explored the land, t... Click to read the verse Numbers 14:6-10 Click to read the verse Numbers 14:6-10

Proverbs 28:23 - He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:23

Luke 9:55 - But Jesus turned and rebuked them, Click to read the verse Luke 9:55 Click to read the verse Luke 9:55

1 Kings 1:23 - And they told the king, “Nathan the prophet is here.” So he went before the king and bowed with... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:23 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:23

1 Kings 1:32 - King David said, “Call in Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” Wh... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:32 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:32

2 Chronicles 18:7 - The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:7

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

Proverbs 15:24 - The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:24

Ecclesiastes 7:5 - It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:5 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:5

Proverbs 13:18 - He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:18

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

2 Peter 3:15-16 - Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:15-16 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:15-16

2 Samuel 12:7-14 - Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:7-14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:7-14