Proverbs 19:29

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

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  • Prov 26:3 : 3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
  • Prov 10:13 : 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.
  • Prov 9:12 : 12 If you are wise, your wisdom will benefit you; if you mock, you alone will suffer.
  • Prov 17:10 : 10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
  • Prov 3:34 : 34 He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.
  • Prov 7:22 : 22 He follows her all at once, like an ox going to slaughter, or like a fool to the correction of shackles.
  • Isa 28:22 : 22 Now do not mock, or your chains will be even heavier, for I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.
  • Isa 29:20 : 20 For the ruthless will vanish, the scoffer will disappear, and all who have an eye for evil will be cut off.
  • Acts 13:40-41 : 40 So beware that what is spoken of in the prophets does not come upon you: 41 'Look, you scoffers! Be amazed and perish, for I am doing a work in your days, a work you will never believe, even if someone tells you about it.'
  • Heb 12:6 : 6 For the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He chastises every son He accepts.
  • 2 Pet 3:3-7 : 3 First of all, you should understand that in the last days, mockers will come, following their own evil desires, 4 and they will say, 'Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, everything continues just as it has from the beginning of creation.' 5 For they deliberately ignore this fact: that the heavens existed long ago and the earth was formed out of water and through water by the word of God. 6 Through these, the world of that time was destroyed, being flooded with water. 7 But by the same word, the present heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and the destruction of ungodly people.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 26:3-5
    3 verses
    79%

    3A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.

    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 19:25
    77%

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

  • Prov 24:9
    76%

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

  • Prov 19:28
    76%

    28A worthless witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

  • Prov 17:10-11
    2 verses
    75%

    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 18:6
    75%

    6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

  • Job 19:29
    75%

    29be afraid of the sword, for wrath brings punishment by the sword, so that you may know there is a judgment.

  • Prov 21:11
    74%

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

  • Prov 9:7
    74%

    7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse.

  • Prov 22:15
    73%

    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

  • Prov 14:8-9
    2 verses
    73%

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

    9Fools mock at making amends for guilt, but goodwill is found among the upright.

  • Prov 10:13
    73%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.

  • Prov 29:1
    72%

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

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    72%

    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.

  • Ps 107:17
    72%

    17Some became fools because of their rebellious ways and suffered because of their sins.

  • Prov 26:9-10
    2 verses
    72%

    9Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

    10A master archer who wounds all and one who hires a fool or passersby are alike.

  • Prov 14:3
    72%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Deut 25:2
    72%

    2If the guilty one deserves to be beaten, the judge will have him lie down and be struck before him, according to the severity of his crime, with a number of blows.

  • Prov 14:6
    72%

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

  • Prov 15:5
    72%

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

  • Isa 29:20-21
    2 verses
    71%

    20For the ruthless will vanish, the scoffer will disappear, and all who have an eye for evil will be cut off.

    21Those who cause humanity to sin with a word, who set traps for the one who rebukes in the gate, and who twist justice by making the righteous nothing, will be judged.

  • Prov 21:24
    71%

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

  • Prov 19:3
    71%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 15:12
    71%

    12A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.

  • Prov 1:22
    71%

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

  • Prov 19:10
    71%

    10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

  • Prov 17:5
    71%

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

  • Prov 13:1
    70%

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

  • Job 22:19
    70%

    19The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them.

  • Job 36:17
    70%

    17But you are full of the judgment on the wicked; justice and judgment take hold of you.

  • Prov 18:3
    70%

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

  • Prov 12:16
    70%

    16Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

  • Prov 17:25
    70%

    25A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

  • Prov 3:35
    70%

    35The wise will inherit honor, but fools get only shame.

  • Prov 14:24
    70%

    24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Prov 14:33
    70%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 13:18
    70%

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

  • Prov 19:19
    70%

    19A person with great anger must bear the penalty; if you rescue them, you will have to do it again.

  • Prov 23:9
    70%

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

  • Prov 29:11
    69%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • 2 Cor 11:19
    69%

    19For you gladly put up with fools, since you are so wise.

  • Prov 22:10
    69%

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

  • Exod 21:25
    69%

    25burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.