Proverbs 15:12

Proverbs 15:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
• New International Version (NIV)Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.
• English Standard Version (ESV)A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
• New King James Version (NKJV)A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise.

Context of Proverbs 15:12

10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men! A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. 13A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. 14A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

Proverbs 15:12 word by word

לֹ֣א יֶאֱהַב־לֵ֭ץ הוֹכֵ֣חַֽ ל֑וֹ אֶל־חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים לֹ֣א יֵלֵֽךְ׃Read the interlinear

• A mockerלִיץlûts · to mockH3887
• does notלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• loveאָהֵב'âhab 'âhêb · to love: loverH157
• to be reprovedיָכַחyâkach · to rebukeH3198
• consultאֶל'êl 'el · to(wards)H413
• consultהָלַךְhâlak · to go: wentH1980
• the wiseחָכָםchâkâm · wiseH2450

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:12

• Proverbs 15:10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
• Proverbs 9:7He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
• Amos 5:10There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity.
• John 3:18Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
• John 7:7The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.
• 2 Timothy 4:3For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
• 2 Chronicles 18:7The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.
• Job 21:14Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways.

Commentaries on Proverbs 15:12

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12Verse 12 A scorner cannot bear to reflect seriously within his own heart.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12Mockers cannot become wise because they avoid criticism (compare Proverbs 10:17; 13:1, 10).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. (Compare Pr 9:8). go unto the wise--to be instructed.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 15:12

• Pride
• Reproof

In the dictionaries

• Abomination
• Cheerful
• Continual
• Countenance
• Disappoint
• Disperse
• Feast
• Grievous
• Humility
• Poetry

Commentaries on Proverbs 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings