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Proverbs 15:12
A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.
Proverbs 15:12 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 15:12 in other translations
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
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In context
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.
10 Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the sonnes of men?
12 A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.
13 A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.
14 The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
15 All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.
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