Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Cross References Matthew 7:6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. Psalm 141:5 Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked. Proverbs 10:8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin. Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his father's discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 15:12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. Proverbs 19:25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. Isaiah 36:21 But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, "Do not answer him." Treasury of Scripture Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate you: rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. reprove Proverbs 23:9 Proverbs 29:1 Numbers 14:6-10 rebuke Proverbs 13:18 Proverbs 28:23 Leviticus 19:17 |