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


In Context

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

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

13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed 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 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 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.