Holy Scripture
Proverbs 9:7
A church father on this verse
“Do not rebuke a scoffer, etc. It is not to be feared that a scoffer, when rebuked, will insult you; but rather this should be foreseen, that, drawn to hatred, he may become worse: and therefore, you must sometimes cease from his correction for the sake of love, not out of fear.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
7He that reproves evil men shall get dishonor to himself; And he that rebukes an ungodly man shall disgrace himself.
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5Come, eat of my bread, And drink wine which I have mingled for you.
6Leave folly, that ye may reign forever; And seek wisdom, And improve understanding by knowledge.
— Proverbs 9:7 —
8Rebuke not evil men, lest they should hate thee: Rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9Give an opportunity to a wise man, and he will be wiser: Instruct a just man, and he will receive more instruction.