Proverbs 1:22
New Century Version
22 “You fools, how long will you be foolish?
How long will you make fun of wisdom
and hate knowledge?
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 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 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 19:29
New Century Version
29 People who make fun of wisdom will be punished,
and the backs of foolish people will be beaten.
Proverbs 21:11
New Century Version
11 If you punish those who make fun of wisdom, a foolish person may gain some wisdom.
But if you teach the wise, they will get 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.
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