Proverbs 12:1

Proverbs 12:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
• New International Version (NIV)Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.

Context of Proverbs 12:1

To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. 2The Lord approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness. 3Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.

Proverbs 12:1 word by word

אֹהֵ֣ב מ֭וּסָר אֹ֣הֵֽב דָּ֑עַת וְשֹׂנֵ֖א תוֹכַ֣חַת בָּֽעַר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Whoso lovethאָהֵב'âhab 'âhêb · to love: loverH157
• instructionמוּסָרmûsâr · disciplineH4148
• knowledgeדַּ֫עַתda‛ath · knowledgeH1847
• but he that hatethשָׂנֵאώânê' · to hateH8130
• reproofתּוֹכַ֫חַתtôkêchâh tôkachath · argumentH8433
• brutishבַּ֫עַרba‛ar · stupidH1198

Cross-references for Proverbs 12:1

• Proverbs 5:12You will say, “How I hated discipline! If only I had not ignored all the warnings!
• Proverbs 9:7Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return. Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt.
• Psalms 32:9Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
• Psalms 92:6Only a simpleton would not know, and only a fool would not understand this:
• Isaiah 1:3Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey recognizes its master’s care— but Israel doesn’t know its master. My people don’t recognize my care for them.”

Commentaries on Proverbs 12:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Whoso loveth instruction - מוסר musar, discipline or correction, loves knowledge; for correction is the way to knowledge. But he that hateth reproof is brutish - בער baar, he is a bear; and expects no more benefit from correction than the ox does from the goad.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Brutish - Dumb as a brute beast. The difference between man and brute lies chiefly in the capacity of the former for progress and improvement, and that capacity depends upon his willingness to submit to discipline and education. Compare Psalm 49:12.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Verse 1 Those who have grace, will delight in the instructions given them. Those that stifle their convictions, are like brutes.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-28Pr 12:1-28. 1. loveth knowledge--as the fruit of instruction or training (Pr 1:2). hateth reproof--(Pr 10:17). brutish--stupid, regardless of his own welfare (Psa 49:10; 73:22).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 12:1

• Knowledge
• Reproof
• Wisdom

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Commentaries on Proverbs 12

• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings