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


In Context

9 An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.

10 Chastisement is grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.

11 Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.

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

13 A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.

14 The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth 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 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 American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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