Proverbs 1:22

God's Word

“How long will you gullible people love being so gullible? How long will you mockers find joy in your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge?

Cross References

Job 34:7

What person is like Job, who drinks scorn like water,

Psalm 1:1

Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers.

Psalm 94:8

Pay attention, you stupid people! When will you become wise, you fools?

Exodus 10:3

So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “This is what the Lord God of the Hebrews says: How long will you refuse to humble yourself in my presence? Let my people go to worship me.

Exodus 16:28

The Lord said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to do what I have commanded and instructed you to do?

Proverbs 1:21

At the corners of noisy streets she calls out. At the entrances to the city she speaks her words,

Proverbs 1:29

because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 1:32

“Gullible people kill themselves because of their turning away. Fools destroy themselves because of their indifference.

Proverbs 1:4

to give insight to gullible people, to give knowledge and foresight to the young—

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 14:6

A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it, but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.

Proverbs 15:12

A mocker does not appreciate a warning. He will not go to wise people.

Proverbs 19:29

Punishments are set for mockers and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 21:11

When a mocker is punished, a gullible person becomes wise, and when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

Proverbs 21:24

An arrogant, conceited person is called a mocker. His arrogance knows no limits.

Proverbs 22:3

Sensible people foresee trouble and hide ⌞from it⌟, but gullible people go ahead and suffer ⌞the consequence⌟.

Proverbs 3:34

When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.

Proverbs 5:12

“Oh, how I hated discipline! How my heart despised correction!

Proverbs 6:9

How long will you lie there, you lazy bum? When will you get up from your sleep?

Proverbs 7:7

I was looking at gullible people when I saw a young man without much sense among youths

Proverbs 8:5

You gullible people, learn how to be sensible. You fools, get a heart that has understanding.

Jeremiah 13:27

I have seen you commit adultery and squeal with delight. I have seen you act like a shameless prostitute on the hills and in the fields. How horrible it will be for you, Jerusalem! Will you ever be clean?”

Jeremiah 4:14

Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart so that you may be rescued. Don’t continue making evil plans.

Numbers 14:27

“How long must I put up with this wicked community that keeps complaining about me? I’ve heard the complaints the Israelites are making about me.

Matthew 17:17

Jesus replied, “You unbelieving and corrupt generation! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him here to me!”

Matthew 23:37

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you kill the prophets and stone to death those sent to you! How often I wanted to gather your children together the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings! But you were not willing!

Matthew 9:13

Learn what this means: ‘I want mercy, not sacrifices.’ I’ve come to call sinners, not people who think they have God’s approval.”

Luke 19:42

He said, “If you had only known today what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden, so you cannot see it.

John 3:20

People who do what is wrong hate the light and don’t come to the light. They don’t want their actions to be exposed.

2 Peter 3:3

First, you must understand this: In the last days people who follow their own desires will appear. These disrespectful people will ridicule ⌞God’s promise⌟

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let those who hear this say, “Come!” Let those who are thirsty come! Let those who want the water of life take it as a gift.