Pro 9:7-8, 23:9 | ESV | STEP | Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse , and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury .

Proverbs 9:7-8

7 Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse,
and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.
8 ^aDo not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you;
^breprove a wise man, and he will love you.

Proverbs 23:9

9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
for he will despise the good sense of your words.