^{7 Ref} He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

^{7 Ref} He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.

^{7 Ref} He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.