A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.


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Ecclesiastes 7 5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Proverbs 9 8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 9 7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 15 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 13 1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 19 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Ecclesiastes 10 12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Proverbs 12 16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 9 12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Proverbs 15 12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
Proverbs 28 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Luke 12 48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
Psalms 37 30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
Psalms 38 14 Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.
Proverbs 13 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Proverbs 12 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 15 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 24 9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Proverbs 21 11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
2 Corinthians 11 21 I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, I speak foolishly, I am bold also.
Proverbs 14 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Proverbs 12 8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Proverbs 23 9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Proverbs 22 15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Proverbs 17 5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 14 3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 12 1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Psalms 119 39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
Proverbs 26 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
Proverbs 15 10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
Proverbs 14 9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Proverbs 14 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Proverbs 15 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Revelation 3 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Psalms 107 17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Proverbs 14 24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14 6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
1 Corinthians 10 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
Isaiah 5 21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Leviticus 24 19 And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;
Proverbs 14 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 26 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Proverbs 6 33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
Proverbs 13 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Proverbs 29 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Proverbs 21 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
Proverbs 26 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 13 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Isaiah 2 9 And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not.
Proverbs 26 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.