Proverbs 9:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 9:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 9:7 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 9:7 — KJV
“He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.”
— Proverbs 9:7 (KJV)
Proverbs 9:7 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 9:7
“They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation. They have...: Heb. He hath corrupted to himself their...: or, that they are not his children, that is their blot”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 9:7: himself, blot
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 9:7: himself, shame
“And Solomon said, If he will shew himself a worthy man, there shall not an hair of him fall to the earth: but if wickedness shall be found in him, he shall die.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 9:7: himself, wicked
“But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. stirred...: or, incited”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 9:7: himself, wicked
“And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 9:7: himself, wicked
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