Proverbs 15:12 Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.

◄ Proverbs 15:12 ►

Parallel Verses

New International Version
Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.

English Standard Version
A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

New American Standard Bible
A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise.

King James Bible
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him; he will not consult the wise.

International Standard Version
The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.

American Standard Version
A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

Douay-Rheims Bible
A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.

Darby Bible Translation
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

Young's Literal Translation
A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

15:11. There is nothing that can be hid from the eyes of God, not even man's thoughts. 12. A scorner cannot bear to reflect seriously within his own heart. 13. A gloomy, impatient, unthankful spirit, springing from pride and undue attachment to worldly objects, renders a man uneasy to himself and others.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

12. (Compare Pr 9:8).

go unto the wise—to be instructed.