Proverbs 19:29

Modern English Version

Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Cross References

2 Kings 2:24

He turned around, saw them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. Then two she-bears came out of the woods and ripped open forty-two of the boys.

Psalm 1:1

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers;

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And how long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge.

Proverbs 1:26

I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your terror comes,

Proverbs 10:13

On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.

Proverbs 17:10

One rebuke goes deeper into a wise man than a hundred blows into a fool.

Proverbs 18:6

The lips of a fool enter into contention, and his mouth calls for a beating.

Proverbs 26:3

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, a rod is for the back of a fool.

Proverbs 3:34

Surely He scorns the scornful, but He gives grace to the humble.

Proverbs 7:22

Immediately he followed her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks,

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if you scoff, you alone will bear it.

Isaiah 28:22

Now therefore, do not continue as mockers, lest your bonds be made stronger; for I have heard from the Lord God of Hosts of determined destruction upon the whole earth.

Isaiah 29:20

For the ruthless shall come to nothing, and the scorner will be consumed, and all who are intent on doing iniquity shall be cut off —

Deuteronomy 25:2

It must be, if the wicked man is worthy to be beaten, then the judge must make him lie down and be beaten in his presence, with the number of strikes his guilt deserves.

Hebrews 12:6

for whom the Lord loves He disciplines, and scourges every son whom He receives.”