Proverbs 22:10
Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.
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Referenced Verses
- Gen 21:9-9 : 9 But Sarah noticed the son of Hagar the Egyptian– the son whom Hagar had borne to Abraham– mocking. 10 So she said to Abraham,“Banish that slave woman and her son, for the son of that slave woman will not be an heir along with my son Isaac!”
- Neh 4:1-3 : 1 Opposition to the Work Continues(3:33) Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall he became angry and was quite upset. He derided the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his colleagues and the army of Samaria he said,“What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they be left to themselves? Will they again offer sacrifice? Will they finish this in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones to life again from piles of dust?” 3 Then Tobiah the Ammonite, who was close by, said,“If even a fox were to climb up on what they are building, it would break down their wall of stones!”
- Neh 13:28 : 28 Now one of the sons of Joiada son of Eliashib the high priest was a son-in-law of Sanballat the Horonite. So I banished him from my sight.
- Ps 101:5 : 5 I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a haughty demeanor and an arrogant attitude.
- Prov 21:24 : 24 A proud and arrogant person, whose name is“Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride.
- 1 Cor 5:13 : 13 But God will judge those outside. Remove the evil person from among you.
- Prov 26:20-21 : 20 Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases. 21 Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
- Matt 18:17 : 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. If he refuses to listen to the church, treat him like a Gentile 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 in the day of the Lord. 6 Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast affects the whole batch of dough?
- Prov 18:6 : 6 The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Isa 29:20-212 verses76%
20 For tyrants will disappear, those who taunt will vanish, and all those who love to do wrong will be eliminated–
21 those who bear false testimony against a person, who entrap the one who arbitrates at the city gate and deprive the innocent of justice by making false charges.
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14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!
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10 With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
- Prov 9:7-82 verses75%
7 Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.
8 Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.
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25 Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.
- Prov 29:8-92 verses73%
8 Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.
9 When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.
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12 The scorner will not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.
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3 It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.
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18 A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
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9 A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.
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1 A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
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24 A proud and arrogant person, whose name is“Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride.
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3 When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.
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31 The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.
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1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer has never listened to rebuke.
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11 When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
- Prov 26:20-212 verses71%
20 Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.
21 Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
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6 The scorner sought wisdom–there was none, but understanding was easy for a discerning person.
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18 A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.
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6 The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
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8 Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?
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28 A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.
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8 Do not be angry and frustrated! Do not fret! That only leads to trouble!
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10 The Israelites hate anyone who arbitrates at the city gate; they despise anyone who speaks honestly.
- Prov 19:27-293 verses69%
27 If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
29 Penalties have been prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.
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1 Better is a dry crust of bread where there is quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
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3 Should people remain silent at your idle talk, and should no one rebuke you when you mock?
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5 The one who mocks the poor has insulted his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.
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34 With arrogant scoffers he is scornful, yet he shows favor to the humble.
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19 The righteous see their destruction and rejoice; the innocent mock them scornfully, saying,
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4 If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.
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10 They mock kings and laugh at rulers. They laugh at every fortified city; they build siege ramps and capture them.
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11 The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious– the king will be his friend.
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12 Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
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22 An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.
- Prov 10:18-192 verses69%
18 The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.
19 When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
- Prov 17:9-102 verses68%
9 The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
10 A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.
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19 The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.
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18 May lying lips be silenced– lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!
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10 lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away.
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42 When the godly see this, they rejoice, and every sinner shuts his mouth.
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12 The one who denounces his neighbor lacks sense, but a discerning person keeps silent.