Proverbs 9:7

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

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

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 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 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.’”

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.

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.

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.

Isaiah 36:21

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