12A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.


In Context

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

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

13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

Proverbs 15:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:12A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:12A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:12A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:12A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:12A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:12A scorner loves not one that reproves him: neither will he go to the wise.