Proverbs 9:7
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Cross-reference
Proverbs 15:12 reinforces the same truth: a scoffer rejects reproof and avoids the wise.
In Proverbs 23:9, don't speak to fools because they scorn your words — identical wisdom about avoiding rebuking mockers.
In Proverbs 13:1, the same point: a mocker does not respond to rebukes, explaining why correcting him invites insults.
In Proverbs 12:1, hating correction is called stupid — the same attitude that makes mockers lash out when rebuked.
In Proverbs 3:34, God mocks proud mockers — showing divine justice for the same kind of people.
1 Kings 18:17 shows Ahab's hostile reaction to Elijah's reproof — exactly the scoffer's abuse described.
In 2 Chronicles 36:16, the people mock God's messengers and despise his words — mocking those who correct them.
In 2 Chronicles 25:16, Amaziah threatens the prophet for his rebuke — a direct fulfillment of the insults promised in the proverb.
In 2 Chronicles 24:20-22, Zechariah is stoned for rebuking the people's unfaithfulness — exactly the mockers' violent response.
In 1 Kings 22:27, King Ahab imprisons Micaiah for prophesying against him — a clear example of rebuking a mocker leading to abuse.
1 Kings 21:20 continues the pattern: Ahab labels Elijah an enemy for confronting his sin.
Genesis 19:9 illustrates Proverbs 9:7: Lot's reproof of the Sodomites results in them abusing him.
In 2 Chronicles 16:10, King Asa imprisons the seer Hanani for rebuking him — a classic case of abuse following correction.
In Amos 5:10, those who hate reproof and truth-tellers parallel the mocker's hostile response to correction.
In Matthew 7:6, not giving pearls to pigs parallels not rebuking mockers who will trample and attack you.
In Luke 3:19, John rebukes Herod and later is imprisoned — a direct example of correcting the wicked leading to abuse.
In John 7:7, the world hates Jesus because he testifies its works are evil — same principle as rebuking the wicked.
In John 9:34, the Pharisees insult and expel the man who rebukes them — a direct example of abuse for correction.
Acts 7:27 shows Moses' rebuke rejected with 'who made you ruler?' — mirroring the mocker's insult response in Proverbs 9:7.
Ephesians 5:11 commands exposing evil deeds, while Proverbs 9:7 warns that correcting mockers invites abuse — contrasting instructions on confronting wrongdoing.