Proverbs 9:7

World English Bible (2000)

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

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  • Gen 19:8-9 : 8 See now, I have two virgin daughters. Please let me bring them out to you, and you may do to them what seems good to you. Only don't do anything to these men, because they have come under the shadow of my roof." 9 They said, "Stand back!" Then they said, "This one fellow came in to live as a foreigner, and he appoints himself a judge. Now will we deal worse with you, than with them!" They pressed hard on the man Lot, and drew near to break the door.
  • 1 Kgs 18:17 : 17 It happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, you troubler of Israel?"
  • 1 Kgs 21:20 : 20 Ahab said to Elijah, "Have you found me, my enemy?" He answered, "I have found you, because you have sold yourself to do that which is evil in the sight of Yahweh.
  • 1 Kgs 22:24 : 24 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "Which way did the Spirit of Yahweh go from me to speak to you?"
  • 1 Kgs 22:27 : 27 Say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace."'"
  • 2 Chr 24:20-22 : 20 The Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people, and said to them, "Thus says God, 'Why do you disobey the commandments of Yahweh, so that you can't prosper? Because you have forsaken Yahweh, he has also forsaken you.'" 21 They conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of Yahweh. 22 Thus Joash the king didn't remember the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but killed his son. When he died, he said, "May Yahweh look at it, and repay it."
  • 2 Chr 25:15-16 : 15 Therefore the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent to him a prophet, who said to him, "Why have you sought after the gods of the people, which have not delivered their own people out of your hand?" 16 It happened, as he talked with him, that [the king] said to him, "Have we made you one of the king's counselors? Stop! Why should you be struck down?" Then the prophet stopped, and said, "I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this, and have not listened to my counsel."
  • 2 Chr 36:16 : 16 but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of Yahweh arose against his people, until there was no remedy.
  • Prov 15:12 : 12 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
  • Prov 23:9 : 9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 9:8-9
    2 verses
    86%

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

    9Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

  • Prov 19:25-26
    2 verses
    81%

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

    26He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

  • Prov 15:12
    79%

    12A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

  • Prov 13:18
    78%

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

  • Prov 13:1
    77%

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

  • Prov 17:9-11
    3 verses
    77%

    9He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

    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 24:9
    76%

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

  • Prov 10:17-18
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    76%

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

    18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

  • Prov 14:6
    75%

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

  • Prov 21:11
    75%

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

  • Prov 6:33
    75%

    33He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away.

  • Prov 22:10
    75%

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

  • 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 28:23
    74%

    23One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

  • Prov 29:1
    74%

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

  • Prov 15:10
    74%

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

  • Prov 19:28-29
    2 verses
    74%

    28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

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

  • Prov 24:24-25
    2 verses
    74%

    24He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him--

    25but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.

  • Prov 12:1
    73%

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

  • 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.

  • Eccl 7:5
    73%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

  • Prov 18:3
    73%

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

  • Prov 14:17
    73%

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

  • Prov 21:24
    73%

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

  • Prov 17:5
    72%

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

  • Prov 12:16
    72%

    16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 9:6
    71%

    6Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding."

  • Amos 5:10
    71%

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

  • Prov 18:6
    71%

    6A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

  • Job 13:9
    71%

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

  • Prov 9:12
    70%

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

  • Prov 3:35
    70%

    35The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.

  • Ps 89:41
    70%

    41All who pass by the way rob him. He has become a reproach to his neighbors.

  • Prov 14:9
    70%

    9Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

  • Prov 29:15
    70%

    15The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

  • Prov 10:9
    70%

    9He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

  • Prov 26:5
    70%

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

  • Prov 10:13
    70%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

  • Prov 19:19
    70%

    19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

  • Prov 12:8
    70%

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