Proverbs 9:8
The Scripture
(8) Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 9 Solomon recounts the tale of a wise woman who is praised for her insight, while a foolish woman is mocked for lacking it. The chapter teaches that the fear of the Lord and true wisdom are superior to wealth and mere knowledge.
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