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Proverbs 15:12

World English Bible

A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;
he will not go to the wise.

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Proverbs 15:12 in other translations

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

Proverbs 15:12 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:12 in context

  1. 10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way:
    whoever hates reproof shall die.
  2. 11Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh—
    how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
  3. 12A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;
    he will not go to the wise.
  4. 13A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
    but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
  5. 14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.