Prov.9.8

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Prov.9.8

So don't waste your time on a scoffer; all you'll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that's different--they'll love you for it!

Prov.9.8

Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.

Prov.9.8

Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.