Proverbs 9:8

God's Word

Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you. Warn a wise person, and he will love you.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:23

The servants told the king, “The prophet Nathan is here.” When he came to the king, he bowed down in front of him.

1 Kings 1:32

King David said, “Summon the priest Zadok, the prophet Nathan, and Benaiah, son of Jehoiada.” So they came to the king,

1 Kings 22:8

The king of Israel told Jehoshaphat, “We can ask the Lord through Micaiah, son of Imlah, but I hate him. He doesn’t prophesy anything good about me, only evil.” Jehoshaphat answered, “The king must not say that.”

Psalm 141:5

A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.

Proverbs 1:5

a wise person will listen and continue to learn, and an understanding person will gain direction—

Proverbs 10:8

The one who is truly wise accepts commands, but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.

Proverbs 13:1

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

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.

Proverbs 15:12

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

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth (and do not sell it), ⌞that is,⌟ buy wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

Proverbs 23:9

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

Proverbs 28:23

Whoever criticizes people will be more highly regarded in the future than the one who flatters with his tongue.

Proverbs 29:1

A person who will not bend after many warnings will suddenly be broken beyond repair.

Isaiah 36:21

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

Leviticus 19:17

“Never hate another Israelite. Be sure to correct your neighbor so that you will not be guilty of sinning along with him.

Matthew 15:14

Leave them alone! They are blind leaders. When one blind person leads another, both will fall into the same pit.”

Matthew 7:6

“Don’t give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls to pigs. Otherwise, they will trample them and then tear you to pieces.