Proverbs 15:12 “A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.”

Proverbs 15:12

A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

Geneva Bible 1599

A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.

Darby Translation

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

Young's Literal Translation

A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

Bible in Basic English

The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.

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Cross references

“scorner”

Amos 5:10 2 Timothy 4:3 John 7:7 Proverbs 15:10 John 3:18–21 Proverbs 9:7

Amos 5:10 · BSB

There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity.

2 Timothy 4:3 · BSB

For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.

John 7:7 · BSB

The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.

Proverbs 15:10 · BSB

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

John 3:18–21 · BSB

Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

Proverbs 9:7 · BSB

He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.

“neither”

Job 21:14 2 Chronicles 18:7

Job 21:14 · BSB

Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways.

2 Chronicles 18:7 · BSB

The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should n…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men!

13A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.

Read Proverbs 15