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Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 9:8 · KJV
Translations
ASV
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
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.
GRK
Μη ελεγχε χλευαστην, δια να μη σε μισηση· ελεγχε σοφον, και θελει σε αγαπησει.
KJV
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
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