Proverbs 9:7

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

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  • Gen 19:8-9 : 8 Look, I have two daughters who have never been with a man. Let me bring them out to you, and you can do to them whatever seems good to you. But don’t do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof." 9 They replied, "Get out of the way! This man came here as a foreigner, and now he wants to act as a judge! We’ll treat you worse than them." They pressed hard against Lot and moved forward to break down the door.
  • 1 Kgs 18:17 : 17 When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, "Is that you, you troubler of Israel?"
  • 1 Kgs 21:20 : 20 Ahab said to Elijah, 'So, have you found me, my enemy?' 'I have found you,' he answered, 'because you have devoted yourself to doing evil in the eyes of the LORD.'
  • 1 Kgs 22:24 : 24 Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up and slapped Micaiah on the cheek and demanded, 'Which way did the spirit of the LORD go when he left me to speak to you?'
  • 1 Kgs 22:27 : 27 And say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water of affliction until I return safely.’
  • 2 Chr 24:20-22 : 20 Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada the priest. Standing above the people, he said to them, 'This is what God says: Why do you disobey the Lord's commands and bring about your own failure? Because you have forsaken the Lord, He has also forsaken you.' 21 But they conspired against him, and at the king's command, they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the house of the Lord. 22 King Joash did not remember the kindness that Jehoiada, Zechariah's father, had shown him but killed his son. As Zechariah was dying, he said, 'May the Lord see this and call you to account.'
  • 2 Chr 25:15-16 : 15 The anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, and he sent a prophet to him, who said, 'Why do you consult these gods, which could not save their own people from your hand?' 16 While the prophet was still speaking, Amaziah said to him, 'Have we made you the king's counselor? Stop! Why should you be struck down?' The prophet stopped but said, 'I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have not listened to my advice.'
  • 2 Chr 36:16 : 16 But they mocked the messengers of God, despised His words, and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD rose against His people beyond remedy.
  • Prov 15:12 : 12 A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
  • Prov 23:9 : 9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 9:8-9
    2 verses
    86%

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

    9Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.

  • Prov 19:25-26
    2 verses
    81%

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

    26Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

  • Prov 15:12
    79%

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

  • Prov 13:18
    78%

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

  • Prov 13:1
    77%

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

  • Prov 17:9-11
    3 verses
    77%

    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.

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

  • Prov 24:9
    76%

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

  • Prov 10:17-18
    2 verses
    76%

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

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

  • Prov 14:6
    75%

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

  • Prov 21:11
    75%

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

  • Prov 6:33
    75%

    33He will suffer wounds and disgrace, and his shame will never be wiped away.

  • Prov 22:10
    75%

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

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    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 28:23
    74%

    23Whoever rebukes a person will find favor afterward, more than one who flatters with the tongue.

  • Prov 29:1
    74%

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

  • Prov 15:10
    74%

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

  • Prov 19:28-29
    2 verses
    74%

    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 24:24-25
    2 verses
    74%

    24Whoever says to the wicked, 'You are righteous,' the peoples will curse him, and the nations will denounce him.

    25But it will go well with those who rebuke, and a blessing of goodness will come upon them.

  • Prov 12:1
    73%

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

  • 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.

  • Eccl 7:5
    73%

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

  • Prov 18:3
    73%

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

  • Prov 14:17
    73%

    17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

  • Prov 21:24
    73%

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

  • Prov 17:5
    72%

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

  • Prov 12:16
    72%

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

  • Prov 9:6
    71%

    6Leave your simple ways and live; walk in the way of understanding."

  • Amos 5:10
    71%

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

  • Prov 18:6
    71%

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

  • Job 13:9
    71%

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

  • Prov 9:12
    70%

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

  • Prov 3:35
    70%

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

  • Ps 89:41
    70%

    41You have broken through all his walls; you have reduced his strongholds to ruins.

  • Prov 14:9
    70%

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

  • Prov 29:15
    70%

    15The rod of correction and discipline impart wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

  • Prov 10:9
    70%

    9The one who walks in integrity walks securely, but the one who perverts his ways will be found out.

  • Prov 26:5
    70%

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

  • Prov 10:13
    70%

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

  • 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 12:8
    70%

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