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Proverbs 15:12
A scoffer, loveth not, one who reproveth him, unto the wise, doth he not go.
Proverbs 15:12 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.
10 There is, grievous correction, for him that forsaketh the right path, He that hateth rebuke, shall die.
11 Hades and destruction, are before Yahweh, how much more then, the hearts of the sons of men.
12 A scoffer, loveth not, one who reproveth him, unto the wise, doth he not go.
13 A joyful heart, maketh a pleasing countenance,—but, in sorrow of heart, is a stricken spirit.
14 The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted, are sorrowful, but, a cheerful heart, is a continual banquet.
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