Proverbs 1:22
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22 “You foolish people! How long do you want to stay foolish?
How long will you make fun of wisdom?
How long will you hate knowledge?
Proverbs 3:34
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34 The Lord laughs at those who laugh at him.
But he is kind to those who are not proud.
Proverbs 9:7-8
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7 “If you correct someone who makes fun of wisdom, you will get insulted.
If you correct an evil person, you will get hurt.
8 Do not correct someone who makes fun of wisdom, or he will hate you.
But correct a wise man, and he will love you.
Proverbs 14:6
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6 Those who make fun of wisdom look for it but do not find it.
But the person with understanding easily finds knowledge.
Proverbs 15:12
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12 A person who laughs at wisdom does not like to be corrected.
He will not ask advice from the wise.
Proverbs 19:25
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25 Whip a person who makes fun of wisdom, and then foolish people will learn how to think.
Just correct a smart man, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 19:29
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29 People who make fun of wisdom will be punished.
And the backs of foolish people will be beaten.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 Punish a person who makes fun of wisdom, and he will become wise.
But just teach a wise person, and he will get knowledge.
Proverbs 21:24
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24 People who act with stubborn pride
are called “proud” and “bragger.”
Proverbs 22:10
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10 Get rid of the person who makes fun of wisdom.
Then fighting, quarrels and insults will stop.
Proverbs 24:9
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9 Making foolish plans is sinful.
And making fun of others is hateful.
Proverbs 29:8
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8 People who make fun of others cause trouble in a city.
But wise people calm anger down.
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