King James Bible
KJVHe that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 9:7
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 9:7 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth to himself a blot. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it — shame, And a reprover of the wicked — his blemish. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that reproves a scorner gets to himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blot. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth to himself a blot.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
World English Bible
WEBHe who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it — shame, And a reprover of the wicked — his blemish.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that reproves a scorner gets to himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blot.
King James Bible
KJVHe that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth to himself a blot.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
World English Bible
WEBHe who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it — shame, And a reprover of the wicked — his blemish.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that reproves a scorner gets to himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blot.