Proverbs 22:10

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

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  • Gen 21:9-9 : 9 But Sarah saw the son whom Hagar, the Egyptian, had borne to Abraham laughing mockingly. 10 And she said to Abraham, 'Get rid of that slave woman and her son, for that woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac.'
  • Neh 4:1-3 : 1 When Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the restoration of the walls of Jerusalem was advancing and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry. 2 They all conspired together to come and fight against Jerusalem and cause confusion. 3 So we prayed to our God and set a guard against them day and night because of their threats.
  • Neh 13:28 : 28 Even one of the sons of Joiada, son of Eliashib the high priest, was a son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite, so I drove him away from me.
  • Ps 101:5 : 5 Whoever secretly slanders their neighbor, I will silence. Whoever has proud eyes and an arrogant heart, I cannot endure.
  • Prov 21:24 : 24 The proud and arrogant person, named 'Scoffer,' acts with excessive pride.
  • 1 Cor 5:13 : 13 God will judge those outside. 'Expel the wicked person from among you.'
  • Prov 26:20-21 : 20 Without wood, the fire goes out, and without a whisperer, strife ceases. 21 Charcoal for embers and wood for fire, and a contentious person for kindling strife.
  • Matt 18:17 : 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
  • 1 Cor 5:5-6 : 5 hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord. 6 Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough?
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Isa 29:20-21
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    76%

    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 17:14
    75%

    14Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; so stop the dispute before it breaks out.

  • Prov 13:10
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    10Where there is pride, there is strife, but wisdom is found in those who take counsel.

  • 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 19:25
    74%

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

  • Prov 29:8-9
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    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 15:12
    73%

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

  • Prov 20:3
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    3It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

  • Prov 15:18
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    18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel.

  • Prov 24:9
    72%

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

  • Prov 15:1
    72%

    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

  • Prov 21:24
    72%

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

  • Prov 18:3
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    3When the wicked comes, contempt also comes, and with dishonor comes shame.

  • Prov 10:31
    71%

    31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

  • Prov 13:1
    71%

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

  • Prov 21:11
    71%

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

  • Prov 26:20-21
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    71%

    20Without wood, the fire goes out, and without a whisperer, strife ceases.

    21Charcoal for embers and wood for fire, and a contentious person for kindling strife.

  • Prov 14:6
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    6A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge is easy for a discerning person.

  • Prov 18:18
    71%

    18Casting lots settles disputes and separates strong opponents.

  • Prov 18:6
    71%

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

  • Prov 25:8
    70%

    8Do not go hastily to court, lest you do something in the end that leaves you humiliated when your neighbor puts you to shame.

  • Prov 16:28
    70%

    28A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

  • Ps 37:8
    70%

    8Cease from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it only leads to evil.

  • Amos 5:10
    70%

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

  • Prov 19:27-29
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    69%

    27Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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

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

  • Prov 17:1
    69%

    1Better a dry piece of bread with peace than a house full of feasting accompanied by strife.

  • Job 11:3
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    3Will your empty talk silence others? Will you mock without anyone to rebuke you?

  • Prov 17:5
    69%

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

  • Prov 3:34
    69%

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

  • Job 22:19
    69%

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

  • Eccl 10:4
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    4If the anger of a ruler rises against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness can lay great offenses to rest.

  • Hab 1:10
    69%

    10They mock kings, and rulers are a joke to them. They laugh at every fortress and build up siege ramps to capture it.

  • Prov 22:11
    69%

    11One who loves a pure heart and speaks with grace will have the king as his friend.

  • Prov 10:12
    69%

    12Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all offenses.

  • Prov 29:22
    69%

    22An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot-tempered man commits many transgressions.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    69%

    18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 17:9-10
    2 verses
    68%

    9Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

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

  • Prov 17:19
    68%

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

  • Ps 31:18
    68%

    18O LORD, let me not be put to shame, for I have called out to you. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them be silent in the grave.

  • Prov 25:10
    68%

    10Lest the one who hears it brings shame upon you, and your slander is not retracted.

  • Ps 107:42
    68%

    42The upright see this and rejoice, but all wickedness shuts its mouth.

  • Prov 11:12
    68%

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