Proverbs 15:12

World English Bible (2000)

A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

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Referenced Verses

  • Amos 5:10 : 10 They hate him who reproves in the gate, and they abhor him who speaks blamelessly.
  • John 3:18-21 : 18 He who believes in him is not judged. He who doesn't believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. 19 This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does evil hates the light, and doesn't come to the light, lest his works would be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God."
  • John 7:7 : 7 The world can't hate you, but it hates me, because I testify about it, that its works are evil.
  • 2 Tim 4:3 : 3 For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;
  • 2 Chr 18:7 : 7 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Yahweh; but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but always evil. He is Micaiah the son of Imla." Jehoshaphat said, "Don't let the king say so."
  • Job 21:14 : 14 They tell God, 'Depart from us, for we don't want to know about your ways.
  • Prov 9:7-8 : 7 He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse. 8 Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
  • Prov 15:10 : 10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.

Similar Verses (AI)

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

  • Prov 9:7-8
    2 verses
    85%

    7He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

    8Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

  • Prov 13:1
    81%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

  • Prov 14:6-7
    2 verses
    80%

    6A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

    7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

  • Prov 19:25
    76%

    25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 12:1
    75%

    1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    75%

    31The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

    32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

  • Prov 15:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.

    11Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh-- how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

  • Prov 1:29-30
    2 verses
    74%

    29because they hated knowledge, and didn't choose the fear of Yahweh.

    30They wanted none of my counsel. They despised all my reproof.

  • Prov 24:9
    74%

    9The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

  • Prov 13:18
    73%

    18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

  • Prov 22:10
    73%

    10Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    73%

    8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

    9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

  • Prov 21:11
    73%

    11When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

  • Prov 21:24
    73%

    24The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

  • Prov 17:10-11
    2 verses
    72%

    10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes 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? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?

  • Prov 1:25
    72%

    25but you have ignored all my counsel, and wanted none of my reproof;

  • Prov 17:5
    72%

    5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

  • Prov 5:12
    71%

    12and say, "How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

  • Prov 10:17
    71%

    17He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

  • 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%

    29Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 3:34
    71%

    34Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.

  • Prov 3:11-12
    2 verses
    70%

    11My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof:

    12for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

  • Job 39:7
    70%

    7He scorns the tumult of the city, neither does he hear the shouting of the driver.

  • Prov 12:15
    70%

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

  • Prov 12:8
    70%

    8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

  • Prov 29:1
    69%

    1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

  • Amos 5:10
    69%

    10They hate him who reproves in the gate, and they abhor him who speaks blamelessly.

  • Prov 29:19
    69%

    19A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

  • Prov 9:12
    69%

    12If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.

  • Prov 17:19
    69%

    19He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

  • Prov 15:13
    69%

    13A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

  • Prov 23:9
    69%

    9Don't 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 in revealing his own opinion.

    3When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

  • Job 37:24
    69%

    24Therefore men revere him. He doesn't regard any who are wise of heart."

  • Prov 15:20-21
    2 verses
    68%

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

    21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

  • Job 13:9
    68%

    9Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceives a man, will you deceive him?

  • Prov 11:12
    68%

    12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.