Proverbs 9:7

God's Word

Whoever corrects a mocker receives abuse. Whoever warns a wicked person gets hurt.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

When he saw Elijah, Ahab said, “Is that you, you troublemaker of Israel?”

1 Kings 21:20

Ahab asked Elijah, “So you’ve found me, my enemy?” Elijah answered, “I found you. Because you sold yourself to do what the Lord considers evil.

1 Kings 22:24

Then Zedekiah, son of Chenaanah, went to Micaiah and struck him on the cheek. “How did the Lord’s Spirit leave me to talk to you?” he asked.

1 Kings 22:27

Say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this man in prison, and feed him nothing but bread and water until I come home safely.’ ”

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words, and made fun of his prophets until the Lord became angry with his people. He could no longer heal them.

Job 5:17

“Blessed is the person whom God corrects. That person should not despise discipline from the Almighty.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son listens to his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to reprimands.

Proverbs 15:12

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

Proverbs 23:9

Do not talk directly to a fool, because he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Isaiah 36:21

They were silent and didn’t say anything to him because the king commanded them not to answer him.