Proverbs 9:7
He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself;
What it says
The one who corrects a mocker gains abuse, and the one who reproves the wicked gets insult.
What it is doing
This verse begins the contrast between different kinds of hearers.
In context
1Wisdom has built her house; 2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; 3She has sent out her maidservants; 4“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” 5“Come, eat my bread 6Leave your folly behind, and you will live; 7He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; 8Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; 9Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, 11For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, 12If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage;