Proverbs 9:7

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Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 19:8-9 : 8 Look, I have two daughters who have never been intimate with a man. Let me bring them out to you, and you can do to them whatever you please. Only don’t do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof.” 9 “Out of our way!” they cried, and“This man came to live here as a foreigner, and now he dares to judge us! We’ll do more harm to you than to them!” They kept pressing in on Lot until they were close enough to break down the door.
  • 1 Kgs 18:17 : 17 When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him,“Is it really you, the one who brings disaster on Israel?”
  • 1 Kgs 21:20 : 20 When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him,“So, you have found me, my enemy!” Elijah replied,“I have found you, because you are committed to doing evil in the sight of the LORD.
  • 1 Kgs 22:24 : 24 Zedekiah son of Kenaanah approached, hit Micaiah on the jaw, and said,“Which way did the LORD’s spirit go when he went from me to speak to you?”
  • 1 Kgs 22:27 : 27 Say,‘This is what the king says,“Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I safely return.”’”
  • 2 Chr 24:20-22 : 20 God’s Spirit energized Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood up before the people and said to them,“This is what God says:‘Why are you violating the commands of the LORD? You will not be prosperous! Because you have rejected the LORD, he has rejected you!’” 21 They plotted against him and by royal decree stoned him to death in the courtyard of the LORD’s temple. 22 King Joash disregarded the loyalty his father Jehoiada had shown him and killed Jehoiada’s son. As Zechariah was dying, he said,“May the LORD take notice and seek vengeance!”
  • 2 Chr 25:15-16 : 15 The LORD was angry at Amaziah and sent a prophet to him, who said,“Why are you following these gods that could not deliver their own people from your power?” 16 While he was speaking, Amaziah said to him,“Did we appoint you to be a royal counselor? Stop prophesying or else you will be killed!” So the prophet stopped, but added,“I know that God has decided to destroy you, because you have done this thing and refused to listen to my advice.”
  • 2 Chr 36:16 : 16 But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his warnings, and ridiculed his prophets. Finally the LORD got very angry at his people and there was no one who could prevent his judgment.
  • Prov 15:12 : 12 The scorner will not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.
  • Prov 23:9 : 9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 9:8-9
    2 verses
    86%

    8Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.

    9Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

  • Prov 19:25-26
    2 verses
    81%

    25Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

    26The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

  • Prov 15:12
    79%

    12The scorner will not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

  • Prov 13:18
    78%

    18The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.

  • Prov 13:1
    77%

    1A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer has never listened to rebuke.

  • Prov 17:9-11
    3 verses
    77%

    9The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

    10A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.

    11An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

  • Prov 24:9
    76%

    9A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.

  • Prov 10:17-18
    2 verses
    76%

    17The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

  • Prov 14:6
    75%

    6The scorner sought wisdom–there was none, but understanding was easy for a discerning person.

  • Prov 21:11
    75%

    11When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

  • Prov 6:33
    75%

    33He will be beaten and despised, and his reproach will not be wiped away;

  • Prov 22:10
    75%

    10Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    75%

    31The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

    32The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding.

  • Prov 28:23
    74%

    23The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.

  • Prov 29:1
    74%

    1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

  • Prov 15:10
    74%

    10Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.

  • Prov 19:28-29
    2 verses
    74%

    28A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

    29Penalties have been prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 24:24-25
    2 verses
    74%

    24The one who says to the guilty,“You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.

    25But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.

  • Prov 12:1
    73%

    1The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    73%

    8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

    9When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

  • Eccl 7:5
    73%

    5Frivolous Living Versus Wisdom It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.

  • Prov 18:3
    73%

    3When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.

  • Prov 14:17
    73%

    17A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.

  • Prov 21:24
    73%

    24A proud and arrogant person, whose name is“Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride.

  • Prov 17:5
    72%

    5The one who mocks the poor has insulted his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 12:16
    72%

    16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.

  • Prov 9:6
    71%

    6Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding.”

  • Amos 5:10
    71%

    10The Israelites hate anyone who arbitrates at the city gate; they despise anyone who speaks honestly.

  • Prov 18:6
    71%

    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

  • Job 13:9
    71%

    9Would it turn out well if he would examine you? Or as one deceives a man would you deceive him?

  • Prov 9:12
    70%

    12If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you have mocked, you alone must bear it.

  • Prov 3:35
    70%

    35The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

  • Ps 89:41
    70%

    41All who pass by have robbed him; he has become an object of disdain to his neighbors.

  • Prov 14:9
    70%

    9Fools mock at reparation, but among the upright there is favor.

  • Prov 29:15
    70%

    15A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.

  • Prov 10:9
    70%

    9The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.

  • Prov 26:5
    70%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own opinion.

  • Prov 10:13
    70%

    13Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.

  • Prov 19:19
    70%

    19A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.

  • Prov 12:8
    70%

    8A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.