Proverbs 3:34
World English Bible
34 Surely he mocks the mockers,
but he gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 3:34
Modern English Version
34 Surely He scorns the scornful,
but He gives favor to the humble.
Proverbs 9:7-8
World English Bible
7 One who corrects a mocker invites insult.
One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
8 Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you.
Reprove a wise person, and he will love you.
Proverbs 9:7-8
Modern English Version
7 He who reproves a scorner gets shame for himself,
and he who rebukes a wicked man gets hurt.
8 Do not reprove a scorner, lest he hate you;
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Proverbs 9:12
World English Bible
12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself.
If you mock, you alone will bear it.
Proverbs 9:12
Modern English Version
12 If you are wise, you will be wise for yourself,
but if you scorn, you alone will bear it.
Proverbs 13:1
World English Bible
13 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
Modern English Version
13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 14:6
World English Bible
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
Proverbs 14:6
Modern English Version
6 A scorner seeks wisdom and does not find it,
but knowledge is easy to him who understands.
Proverbs 15:12
World English Bible
12 A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;
he will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:12
Modern English Version
12 A scorner does not love one who reproves him,
nor will he go to the wise.
Proverbs 17:5
World English Bible
5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.
He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5
Modern English Version
5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker,
and he who is glad at calamities will not be unpunished.
Proverbs 19:25
World English Bible
25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25
Modern English Version
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware;
and reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs 21:24
World English Bible
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name—
he works in the arrogance of pride.
Proverbs 21:24
Modern English Version
24 Proud and haughty—scorner is his name,
who deals in proud wrath.
Proverbs 22:10
World English Bible
10 Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out;
yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
Proverbs 22:10
Modern English Version
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention will go out;
yes, strife and reproach will cease.
Proverbs 24:9
World English Bible
9 The schemes of folly are sin.
The mocker is detested by men.
Proverbs 24:9
Modern English Version
9 The thought of foolishness is sin,
and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Proverbs 29:8
World English Bible
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger.
Proverbs 29:8
Modern English Version
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare,
but wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 30:17
World English Bible
17 “The eye that mocks at his father,
and scorns obedience to his mother:
the ravens of the valley shall pick it out,
the young eagles shall eat it.
Proverbs 30:17
Modern English Version
17 The eye that mocks at his father,
and despises to obey his mother,
the ravens of the valley will pick it out,
and the young eagles will eat it.
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