Proverbs 9:8 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 8 Do not reprove a ridiculer, that he may not hate you.+ Give a reproof to a wise person and he will love you.+ Proverbs 19:25 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 25 The ridiculer you should strike,+ that the inexperienced one may become shrewd;+ and there should be a reproving of the understanding one, that he may discern knowledge.+ Proverbs 25:12 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 12 An earring of gold, and an ornament of special gold,* is a wise reprover upon the hearing ear.+
8 Do not reprove a ridiculer, that he may not hate you.+ Give a reproof to a wise person and he will love you.+
25 The ridiculer you should strike,+ that the inexperienced one may become shrewd;+ and there should be a reproving of the understanding one, that he may discern knowledge.+