Proverbs 9:6-8

Lexham English Bible

⁶ Lay aside simplicity and live;
    walk in the way of understanding.”
⁷ He who corrects a scoffer gains abuse for himself,
    and he who rebukes the wicked gets hurt.^[a]
8 Do not rebuke a scoffer, lest he hate you;
    rebuke the wise and he will love you.