• Proverbs 9:7-9
  “ He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
  And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.
  Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
  Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
  Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
  Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
  
   
• Ecclesiastes 7:5
  It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise
  Than for a man to hear the song of fools.
  
   

Related Scriptures

• Proverbs 13:24
  He who spares his rod hates his son,
  But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
  
   
• Proverbs 15:1
  A soft answer turns away wrath,
  But a harsh word stirs up anger.
  
   
• Galatians 6:1
  Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.