Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; reprove a wise [man], and he will love thee.

World English Bible (WEB)

Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee, Give reproof to the wise, and he loveth thee.