Proverbs 9:8
“Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.”
— Proverbs 9:8
About this verse
Proverbs 9:8 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is public square. These words are attributed to Wisdom. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include correction, wisdom, relationships. Notable phrases: don't reprove a scoffer; wise man will love you. This verse contains a command.
Speaker
Wisdom
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
deciding
Type
wisdom
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