Proverbs 15:12
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: the same 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.
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- Prov 9:7-82 verses85%
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.
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1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
- Prov 14:6-72 verses80%
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
7 Stay away from a foolish man, For you won't find knowledge on his lips.
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25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
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1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
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5 A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
- Prov 15:31-322 verses75%
31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
- Prov 15:10-112 verses74%
10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh-- How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
- Prov 1:29-302 verses74%
29 Because they hated knowledge, And didn't choose the fear of Yahweh.
30 They wanted none of my counsel. They despised all my reproof.
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9 The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
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18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.
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10 Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; Yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
- Prov 29:8-92 verses73%
8 Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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24 The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; He works in the arrogance of pride.
- Prov 17:10-112 verses72%
10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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22 "How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, And fools hate knowledge?
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25 But you have ignored all my counsel, And wanted none of my reproof;
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5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
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12 And say, "How I have hated instruction, And my heart despised reproof;
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17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction, But he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
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5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
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29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.
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34 Surely he mocks the mockers, But he gives grace to the humble.
- Prov 3:11-122 verses70%
11 My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, Neither be weary of his reproof:
12 For whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; Even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
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7 He scorns the tumult of the city, Neither hears he the shouting of the driver.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
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8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
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1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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10 They hate him who reproves in the gate, And they abhor him who speaks blamelessly.
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19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
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12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
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19 He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
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13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit.
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9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
- Prov 18:2-32 verses69%
2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own opinion.
3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, And with shame comes disgrace.
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24 Therefore men revere him. He doesn't regard any who are wise of heart."
- Prov 15:20-212 verses68%
20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
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9 Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceives a man, will you deceive him?
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12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.