How do you interpret this in daily life?
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
2007-02-19 15:26:11 · 9 answers · asked by Socinian F 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In other words, mockers and wicked people won't listen to what you have to say because they won't receive and don't want the correction and they'll let you know by their response. But a wise person will receive the rebuke and learn from it ( a humble and teachable spirit).
2007-02-19 15:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by graphitegirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The trick is to find a truly wise person. They are not very common. Mockers and wicked people are far more common. But the passage advises against rebuking mockers and wicked people whereas it implies that it is a good thing to rebuke a wise person. However, a truly wise person shouldn't need rebuking at all......thanks, now you've confused me with your nonsensical proverb.
2007-02-19 23:38:41 · answer #2 · answered by Desiree J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you a mocker or a wise person? You can tell by the way you respond to criticism. Instead of replying with a quick put-down or clever retort when rebuked, listen to what is being said. Learn from your critics; this is the path to wisdom.
2007-02-19 23:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by Freedom 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If a wise man is wrong he wants to know about it. A fool doesn't care so you are wasting your time on him.
The mockers, the wicked , all are fools, know what is right but prefer to do wrong. When you correct them it just reminds them they are wrong and don't like to be reminded
2007-02-19 23:51:34 · answer #4 · answered by Kye H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlike much of the bible, there is wisdom here. A scientist must always be on the lookout for a refutation of any belief that he may have -- only beliefs that can withstand the most rigorous attack have a reasonable probability of being correct. Nothing delights a scientist more than being proven wrong -- except, possibly, having come up with a useful new theory that makes a prediction that is confirmed.
2007-02-19 23:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pro 9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Pro 9:8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. first one
"to laugh," is found in Luk_6:21, Luk_6:25. This signifies loud laughter in contrast to demonstrative weeping.
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2007-02-19 23:47:31 · answer #6 · answered by esther9364622 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One who is mocking you for your faith is really just trying to pick a fight. If you try to correct such a person, they will just insult you more and have no respect. However, if you find someone who listens and you correct this person in a spirit of mildness, you will very often be able to teach them and they will always have respect and affection for you. It really goes along with the scripture not to throw your pearls before swine.
2007-02-20 01:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know what ... I do appreciate your insight. Maybe I invited insult, not my intent. This is good food for though, especially on this site.
2007-02-19 23:38:49 · answer #8 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't waste your time correcting someone you know will scoff at you.
2007-02-19 23:34:47 · answer #9 · answered by setfreejn836 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋