Proverbs 9:7
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
In other versions
He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man `getteth' himself a blot.
ASV
He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.
BBE
He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked [man] [getteth] to himself a blot.
DBY
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
WEB
The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish.
YLT
He that reproves a scorner gets to himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blot.
ENG
He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
WBT
He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
BSB
In context
5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.