Proverbs 9:8

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 9:8

BSB
Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
AKJV
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate you: rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
CPDV
Do not be willing to argue with a mocker, lest he hate you. Dispute with the wise, and he will love you.
ERV
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
NHEB
Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
SMT
Thou shalt not reprove him mocking, lest he shall hate thee: reprove to the wise one and he will love thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 9:8

ReproveH3198VerbnotascornerH3887VerblesthehateH8130VerbtheerebukeH3198VerbawisemanH2450AdjectiveandhewillloveH157Verbthee

Commentary for Proverbs 9:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 9:8
Summary
Avoid rebuking scoffers but teach the wise
Event
Guidance on whom to instruct
Estimated Time Period
c. 10th century BC
Category
Wisdom