He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man [gets] insults for himself.
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: And he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
He who rebukes a scorner heaps upon himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man gets for himself bruises.
He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Whoever instructs the cynic gets insulted; whoever corrects the wicked gets hurt.
Whoever teaches a mocker causes injury to himself. And whoever argues with the impious produces a blemish on himself.
