He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. Cross References Job 5:17 Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his father's discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 23:9 Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words. Isaiah 36:21 But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, "Do not answer him." Treasury of Scripture He that reproves a scorner gets to himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blot. Proverbs 15:12 Genesis 19:8,9 1 Kings 18:17 |