Proverbs 15:12
King James Version (KJV)
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
In context
10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:12 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
- WEB World English Bible
- A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.