Proverbs 15:12

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A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.

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Referenced Verses

  • Amos 5:10 : 10 They hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise the one who speaks with honesty.
  • John 3:18-21 : 18 Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is already condemned, because they have not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. 19 This is the verdict: The light has come into the world, but people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly seen that their deeds have been done in God.
  • John 7:7 : 7 'The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify about it that its works are evil.'
  • 2 Tim 4:3 : 3 For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound teaching, but according to their own desires, they will gather teachers for themselves to satisfy their itching ears.
  • 2 Chr 18:7 : 7 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'There is still one man we can inquire of the LORD through, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, only bad. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.' Jehoshaphat said, 'The king should not say such things.'
  • Job 21:14 : 14 Yet they say to God, 'Depart from us! We have no desire to know your ways.'
  • Prov 9:7-8 : 7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse. 8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or they will hate you; rebuke a wise person, and they will love you.
  • Prov 15:10 : 10 Harsh discipline comes to those who forsake the right path; anyone who hates correction will 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
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    7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse.

    8Do not rebuke a mocker, or they will hate you; rebuke a wise person, and they will love you.

  • Prov 13:1
    81%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.

  • Prov 14:6-7
    2 verses
    80%

    6A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge is easy for a discerning person.

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

  • Prov 19:25
    76%

    25Strike a scoffer, and the simple will gain wisdom; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 12:1
    75%

    1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is senseless.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 15:31-32
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    75%

    31The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.

    32Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.

  • Prov 15:10-11
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    74%

    10Harsh discipline comes to those who forsake the right path; anyone who hates correction will die.

    11Death and destruction lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of humans!

  • Prov 1:29-30
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    74%

    29Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD,

    30They would have none of my counsel and despised all my correction.

  • Prov 24:9
    74%

    9The plans of foolishness are sinful, and the mocker is detestable to others.

  • Prov 13:18
    73%

    18Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.

  • Prov 22:10
    73%

    10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will go away; strife and insults will cease.

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    73%

    8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise calm anger.

    9When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

  • Prov 21:11
    73%

    11When a scoffer is punished, the simple become wise; when a wise person is instructed, they increase in knowledge.

  • Prov 21:24
    73%

    24The proud and arrogant person, named 'Scoffer,' acts with excessive pride.

  • Prov 17:10-11
    2 verses
    72%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

    11A rebellious person seeks only evil, so a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

  • Prov 1:22
    72%

    22How long, simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

  • Prov 1:25
    72%

    25And you ignored all my advice and would have none of my correction,

  • Prov 17:5
    72%

    5Whoever mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 5:12
    71%

    12You will say, 'How I hated discipline, and my heart despised correction!'

  • Prov 10:17
    71%

    17The one who heeds discipline is on the path of life, but the one who rejects correction leads others astray.

  • Eccl 7:5
    71%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.

  • Prov 19:29
    71%

    29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 3:34
    71%

    34He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.

  • Prov 3:11-12
    2 verses
    70%

    11My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not be weary of His reproof.

    12For the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

  • Job 39:7
    70%

    7It laughs at the commotion of the city; it does not hear the shouts of the driver.

  • Prov 12:15
    70%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

  • Prov 12:8
    70%

    8A person is praised according to their insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.

  • Prov 29:1
    69%

    1A man who is often corrected but stubbornly stiffens his neck will be suddenly broken beyond healing.

  • Amos 5:10
    69%

    10They hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise the one who speaks with honesty.

  • Prov 29:19
    69%

    19A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; even if he understands, he will not respond.

  • Prov 9:12
    69%

    12If you are wise, your wisdom will benefit you; if you mock, you alone will suffer.

  • Prov 17:19
    69%

    19Whoever loves transgression loves strife; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

  • Prov 15:13
    69%

    13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but a heart full of sorrow crushes the spirit.

  • Prov 23:9
    69%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 18:2-3
    2 verses
    69%

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in revealing his own thoughts.

    3When the wicked comes, contempt also comes, and with dishonor comes shame.

  • Job 37:24
    69%

    24Therefore, people fear Him; He does not regard any who are wise in their own hearts.

  • Prov 15:20-21
    2 verses
    68%

    20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

    21Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

  • Job 13:9
    68%

    9Would it be well when He examines you? Could you deceive Him as you deceive a mortal?

  • Prov 11:12
    68%

    12Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.