11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
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Proverbs 19:24–26
24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth. 25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. 26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame a…
Proverbs 9:8–10
8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of th…
Proverbs 13:1–2
1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. 2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
Proverbs 14:5–7
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies. 6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. 7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
Proverbs 15:11–13
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men! 12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. 13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 13:12–14
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. 13 He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of dea…
Proverbs 14:17–19
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 16:21–23
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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