Proverbs 15:12

The Scriptures 2009

A scoffer does not love his reprover, Nor does he go to the wise.

Cross References

Amos 5:10

They hated the one who reproves in the gate, and they despise the one who speaks the truth.

Job 21:14

And they say to Ěl, ‘Turn aside from us, for we have no desire to know Your ways.

2 Timothy 4:3

For there shall be a time when they shall not bear sound teaching, but according to their own desires, they shall heap up for themselves teachers tickling the ear,

John 7:7

“It is impossible for the world to hate you, but it hates Me because I bear witness of it, that its works are wicked.

Proverbs 15:10

Discipline is grievous to him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof dies.

2 Chronicles 18:7

And the sovereign of Yisra’ĕl said to Yehoshaphat, “There is still one man to inquire of יהוה from him; but I hate him, because he never prophesies good concerning me, but always evil. He is Miḵayehu, the son of Yimla.” And Yehoshaphat said, “Let not the sovereign say so!”

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer shall not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, you simple ones, Would you love simplicity, And shall scoffers delight in their scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer shall seek wisdom but find none, But knowledge is swift to him who has understanding.