NIV: Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.
NAS: He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself.
KJV: He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
GWT: Whoever corrects a mocker receives abuse. Whoever warns a wicked person gets hurt.
ASV: He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
BBE: 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.
DBY: He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth to himself a blot.
DRB: He that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot.
WBS: He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
WEB: He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
YLT: The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish.
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