Proverbs 9:7
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 do you to them as is good in your eyes. Only don't do anything to these men, because they have come under the shadow of my roof." 9 They said, "Stand back!" 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, even 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 it 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 went the Spirit of Yahweh from me to speak to you?
- 1 Kgs 22:27 : 27 and 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 disobey you 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, Yahweh look on it, and require 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 of the king's counsel? 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.
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- Prov 9:8-92 verses86%
8 Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
- Prov 19:25-262 verses81%
25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He who robs his father and drives away his mother, Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
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12 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise.
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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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1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
- Prov 17:9-113 verses77%
9 He who covers an offense promotes love; But he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
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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9 The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
- Prov 10:17-182 verses76%
17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction, But he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
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6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
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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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33 He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away.
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10 Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; Yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
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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.
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23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.
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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 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die.
- Prov 19:28-292 verses74%
28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, And the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.
- Prov 24:24-252 verses74%
24 He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" Peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him--
25 But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, And a rich blessing will come on them.
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1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
- 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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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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3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, And with shame comes disgrace.
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17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
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24 The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; He works in the arrogance of pride.
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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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16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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6 Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding."
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10 They hate him who reproves in the gate, And they abhor him who speaks blamelessly.
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6 A fool's lips come into strife, And his mouth invites beatings.
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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 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
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35 The wise will inherit glory, But shame will be the promotion of fools.
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41 All who pass by the way rob him. He has become a reproach to his neighbors.
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9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins, But among the upright there is good will.
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15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
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9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.
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5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
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13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, But a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
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19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, For if you rescue him, you must do it again.
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8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.