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Proverbs 9:7

Whoever teaches a mocker causes injury to himself. And whoever argues with the impious produces a blemish on himself
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King James Version

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

English Standard Version

Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.

New International Version

"Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.