Proverbs 15:12 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.”
Proverbs 15:12 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Proverbs 15:12 in 6 Bible Translations
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Proverbs 15:12 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.”
Proverbs 15:12 — World English Bible
Proverbs 15:12 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.”
Proverbs 15:12 — American Standard Version
Proverbs 15:12 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.”
Proverbs 15:12 — Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 15:12 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.”
Proverbs 15:12 — Darby Translation
Proverbs 15:12 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.”
Proverbs 15:12 — Geneva Bible
Proverbs 15:12 in Context — Proverbs 15
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.
What Does Proverbs 15:12 Mean?
Proverbs 15:12 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 15. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.
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