Proverbs 15:12

Conservative English Version

Those who sneer at others don't like to be corrected, and they won't ask help from someone with sense.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 18:7

"We could ask Micaiah son of Imlah," Ahab said. "But I hate Micaiah. He always has bad news for me." "Don't say that!" Jehoshaphat replied.

Job 21:14

Those who are evil say to God All-Powerful, "Leave us alone! Don't bother us with your teachings.

Proverbs 1:22

"How much longer will you enjoy being stupid fools? Won't you ever stop sneering and laughing at knowledge?

Proverbs 13:1

Children with good sense accept correction from their parents, but stubborn children ignore it completely.

Proverbs 14:6

Make fun of wisdom, and you will never find it. But if you have understanding, knowledge comes easily.

Proverbs 15:10

If you turn from the right way, you will be punished; if you refuse correction, you will die.

Amos 5:10

You people hate judges and honest witnesses;

John 7:7

The people of this world cannot hate you. They hate me, because I tell them that they do evil things.

2 Timothy 4:3

The time is coming when people won't listen to good teaching. Instead, they will look for teachers who will please them by telling them only what they are itching to hear.