Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult. Whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse. Do not rebuke a mocker or they will hate you. Rebuke a wise person and they will love you. Proverbs 9:7-8
Please interpret the meaning of this in daily life.
2007-01-01 19:33:14 · 9 answers · asked by Socinian F 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hello =)
That is one of the "truest" proverbs in "Proverbs", I think....
It means, only spend the energy to correct a wise man. He is the only one who will appreciate it, and therefore, the only one worthy of the effort. All others will take offense and either hate you, or abuse you verbally. Since a truly wise man knows that he is capable of making mistakes, pointing them out to him is no cause for shame or discredit on his part. A fool, however, only speaks to gain repute, and therefore thinks himself wise, even though he is not. Disagreeing with a fool is always foolish.
The Buddha once said:
A wise man is like a rock in a storm. He is moved neither by blame, nor praise.
It is rather like that.
Namaste, and Happy New Year,
--Tom
2007-01-01 19:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by glassnegman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mocker = a bully, someone with sarcastic wit, someone who thinks every thing is a game. You try to correct any of the above, and "Who do you think you are" They are the people that always blame others for their faults.
If you try to rebuke (tell a person where they are going wrong and what they had better do to repair the damage.) a wicked/evil person - they will definitely take action to cover up their sins.
If you are able to show(rebuke) the mocker how it really is their fault - then they are going to hate you for striping them of their defenses.
If you told me that I was talking the wrong way to a person of another culture. I would thank you and appreciate that you helped me to right a mistake. I would love you.
2007-01-02 03:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rebuke herein implies correction with God's word. The spiritually matured person is a wise, humble and teachable person who will love to be corrected. The mocker and wicked person will resist counsel with God's word by hating, insulting and abusing you.
2007-01-02 03:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by seekfind 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That means only give your advice to people who want to accept it. We should not force our opinion of others. Only if they ask us we should be ready to give the reason of our hope. Some people are so aggressive that they keep on coming to your doors even though you have indicated that they are not welcome.
Jesus Himself says if we are rejected in one place to move to another place, and not to put our pearls to the dogs or swines.
Wisdom in action is what the above text mean in a nutshell.
2007-01-02 03:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
burn in hell is the biggest insult and who is wise and who is a mocker is relative and open to debate.
2007-01-02 03:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont stress over the ignorance of others. Believe what is yours. Debate with intelligence and gain wisdom and respect.
2007-01-02 03:36:07 · answer #6 · answered by duffmanhb 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it means not to "cast your pearls before swine". Pointing out the sins of others will not win you their respect.
2007-01-02 03:39:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
a smart person will know when they are receiving help and advice from another. a dumb person will think they are being insulted.
2007-01-02 03:37:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
turn the other cheek.
2007-01-02 03:34:55 · answer #9 · answered by Crayola 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋