Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:12
“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:12 Context
9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. 11Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
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Other Translations
A scorner loueth not one that reproueth him: neither will he goe vnto the wise.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.
- Basic English Bible
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
- Darby Bible
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.
- Webster's Bible
A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
- World English Bible
A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.
- Basic English Bible
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
- Darby Bible
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.
- Webster's Bible
A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
- World English Bible
A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:12
15:11 Destruction - The place of destruction, of which men know nothing but by Divine revelation.
15:14 Foolishness - Wickedness is meat and drink to them.