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


In Context

9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord - how much more the hearts of men!

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

13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds 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 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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:12A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto 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.