Proverbs 9:7

Tree of Life Version

Whoever corrects a scoffer is asking for insult. Whoever reproves a wicked man gets abuse.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:12

A mocker dislikes one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

Proverbs 23:9

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will disdain the wisdom of your words.

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they mocked the messengers of God and despised His words, and scoffed at His prophets until the wrath of Adonai rose against His people, until there was no remedy.

1 Kings 22:27

and say, “Thus says the king: ‘Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”

1 Kings 22:24

Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah approached Micaiah, struck him on the cheek and said, “Which way did the Ruach Adonai pass from me to speak to you?”

1 Kings 21:20

Ahab said to Elijah, “Have you found me, my enemy?” “I have found you,” he answered, “because you have sold yourself over to do what is evil in Adonai’s eyes.

1 Kings 18:17

Now when Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, “Is it you, the one who causes trouble for Israel?”

Job 5:17

Behold, happy is the one whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of Shaddai.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Isaiah 36:21

But they were silent, and did not answer him a word, for the king’s commandment was, “Do not answer him.”