Proverbs 15:12

American Standard Version (1901)

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

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Referenced Verses

  • Amos 5:10 : 10 They hate him that reproveth in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.
  • John 3:18-21 : 18 He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God.
  • John 7:7 : 7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.
  • 2 Tim 4:3 : 3 For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts;
  • 2 Chr 18:7 : 7 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Jehovah: but I hate him; for he never prophesieth good concerning me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
  • Job 21:14 : 14 And they say unto God, Depart from us; For we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
  • Prov 9:7-8 : 7 He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man [getteth] himself a blot. 8 Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
  • Prov 15:10 : 10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 9:7-8
    2 verses
    85%

    7He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man [getteth] himself a blot.

    8Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.

  • Prov 13:1
    81%

    1A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

  • Prov 14:6-7
    2 verses
    80%

    6A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

    7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

  • Prov 19:25
    76%

    25Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

  • Prov 12:1
    75%

    1Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    75%

    31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

    32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

  • Prov 15:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    10There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die.

    11Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

  • Prov 1:29-30
    2 verses
    74%

    29For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah:

    30They would none of my counsel; They despised all my reproof.

  • Prov 24:9
    74%

    9The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

  • Prov 13:18
    73%

    18Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

  • Prov 22:10
    73%

    10Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    73%

    8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

    9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

  • Prov 21:11
    73%

    11When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

  • Prov 21:24
    73%

    24The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

  • Prov 17:10-11
    2 verses
    72%

    10A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

    11An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

  • Prov 1:22
    72%

    22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

  • Prov 1:25
    72%

    25But ye have set at nought all my counsel, And would none of my reproof:

  • Prov 17:5
    72%

    5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; [And] he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

  • Prov 5:12
    71%

    12And say, How have I hated instruction, And my heart despised reproof;

  • Prov 10:17
    71%

    17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

  • Eccl 7:5
    71%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

  • Prov 19:29
    71%

    29Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

  • Prov 3:34
    71%

    34Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.

  • Prov 3:11-12
    2 verses
    70%

    11My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:

    12For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

  • Job 39:7
    70%

    7He scorneth the tumult of the city, Neither heareth he the shoutings of the driver.

  • Prov 12:15
    70%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

  • Prov 12:8
    70%

    8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

  • Prov 29:1
    69%

    1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  • Amos 5:10
    69%

    10They hate him that reproveth in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.

  • Prov 29:19
    69%

    19A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

  • Prov 9:12
    69%

    12If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

  • Prov 17:19
    69%

    19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

  • Prov 15:13
    69%

    13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

  • Prov 23:9
    69%

    9Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 18:2-3
    2 verses
    69%

    2A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

    3When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy [cometh] reproach.

  • Job 37:24
    69%

    24Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.

  • Prov 15:20-21
    2 verses
    68%

    20A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

    21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

  • Job 13:9
    68%

    9Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceiveth a man, will ye deceive him?

  • Prov 11:12
    68%

    12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.