Proverbs 3:34
New Century Version
34 The Lord laughs at those who laugh at him,
but he gives grace to those who are not proud.
Proverbs 9:7-8
New Century Version
7 “If you correct someone who makes fun of wisdom, you will be insulted.
If you correct an evil person, you will get hurt.
8 Do not correct those who make fun of wisdom, or they will hate you.
But correct the wise, and they will love you.
Proverbs 9:12
New Century Version
12 The wise person is rewarded by wisdom,
but whoever makes fun of wisdom will suffer for it.”
Proverbs 13:1
New Century Version
13 Wise children take their parents’ advice,
but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.
Proverbs 14:6
New Century Version
6 Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it,
but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
Proverbs 15:12
New Century Version
12 Those who make fun of wisdom don’t like to be corrected;
they will not ask the wise for advice.
Proverbs 17:5
New Century Version
5 Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker;
whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will be punished.
Proverbs 19:25
New Century Version
25 Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom.
Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 21:24
New Century Version
24 People who act with stubborn pride
are called “proud,” “bragger,” and “mocker.”
Proverbs 22:10
New Century Version
10 Get rid of the one who makes fun of wisdom.
Then fighting, quarrels, and insults will stop.
Proverbs 24:9
New Century Version
9 Making foolish plans is sinful,
and making fun of wisdom is hateful.
Proverbs 29:8
New Century Version
8 People who make fun of wisdom cause trouble in a city,
but wise people calm anger down.
Proverbs 30:17
New Century Version
17 “If you make fun of your father
and refuse to obey your mother,
the birds of the valley will peck out your eyes,
and the vultures will eat them.
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