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Proverbs 9:8

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Bible Versions

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Reprove {H3198} not a scorner {H3887}, lest he hate {H8130} thee: rebuke {H3198} a wise man {H2450}, and he will love {H157} thee.
If you reprove a scoffer, he will hate you; if you reprove a wise man, he will love you.
Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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