Proverbs 15:12

KJV1611 – Modern English

A scorner does not love one who reproves him, nor will he go to the wise.

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  • Amos 5:10 : 10 They hate him that rebukes in the gate, and they abhor him that speaks uprightly.
  • John 3:18-21 : 18 He who believes in him is not condemned, but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 This is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.
  • John 7:7 : 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me, 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 sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, they will gather to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
  • 2 Chr 18:7 : 7 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the LORD, but I hate him, for he never prophesies good to me, but always evil. He is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
  • Job 21:14 : 14 Therefore they say to God, 'Depart from us, for we do not desire the knowledge of Your ways.'
  • Prov 9:7-8 : 7 He who reproves a scoffer gets to himself shame: and he who rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blot. 8 Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate you: rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
  • Prov 15:10 : 10 Correction is grievous to him who forsakes the way, and he who hates reproof shall die.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 9:7-8
    2 verses
    85%

    7He who reproves a scoffer gets to himself shame: and he who rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blot.

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

  • Prov 13:1
    81%

    1A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

  • Prov 14:6-7
    2 verses
    80%

    6A scorner seeks wisdom and does not find it, but knowledge is easy to him who understands.

    7Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

  • Prov 19:25
    76%

    25Strike a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

  • Prov 12:1
    75%

    1Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is foolish.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who regards reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 15:31-32
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    75%

    31The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.

    32He who refuses instruction despises his own soul, but he who hears reproof gains understanding.

  • Prov 15:10-11
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    74%

    10Correction is grievous to him who forsakes the way, and he who hates reproof shall die.

    11Hell and destruction are before the LORD; how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men?

  • Prov 1:29-30
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    29Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD;

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

  • 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 who refuses instruction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.

  • Prov 22:10
    73%

    10Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out; yes, strife and reproach shall cease.

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    73%

    8Scornful men bring a city into a snare; but wise men turn away wrath.

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

  • Prov 21:11
    73%

    11When the scorner is punished, the simple becomes wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

  • Prov 21:24
    73%

    24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who deals in arrogant wrath.

  • Prov 17:10-11
    2 verses
    72%

    10A reproof enters more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.

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

  • Prov 1:22
    72%

    22"How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

  • Prov 1:25
    72%

    25But you have disregarded all my counsel, and would have none of my rebuke;

  • Prov 17:5
    72%

    5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker, and he who is glad at calamity shall not go 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 who keeps instruction, but he who refuses reproof errs.

  • 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 scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

  • Prov 3:34
    71%

    34Surely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly.

  • Prov 3:11-12
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    11My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD; nor be weary of his correction:

    12For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.

  • Job 39:7
    70%

    7He mocks the city's throng, nor does he heed the driver's shout.

  • Prov 12:15
    70%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.

  • Prov 12:8
    70%

    8A man is commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

  • Prov 29:1
    69%

    1He who is often reproved and hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  • Amos 5:10
    69%

    10They hate him that rebukes in the gate, and they abhor him that speaks uprightly.

  • Prov 29:19
    69%

    19A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understands, he will not respond.

  • Prov 9:12
    69%

    12If you are wise, you will be wise for yourself: but if you scorn, you alone shall bear it.

  • Prov 17:19
    69%

    19He who loves transgression loves strife, and he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

  • Prov 15:13
    69%

    13A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

  • Prov 23:9
    69%

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

  • Prov 18:2-3
    2 verses
    69%

    2A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may express itself.

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

  • Job 37:24
    69%

    24Therefore men fear him; he does not regard any who are wise of heart.

  • Prov 15:20-21
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    68%

    20A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

    21Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

  • Job 13:9
    68%

    9Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocks another, do you so mock him?

  • Prov 11:12
    68%

    12He who lacks wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace.