29 Bible Verses about Reproving People

The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.

Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life

Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

Your wickedness will be punished, and you will be corrected due to your acts of apostasy. Know and see that it's evil and bitter for you to forsake the LORD your God, but the fear of me is not in you," declares the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies.

An open rebuke is better than unspoken love.

As for those who keep on sinning, rebuke them in front of everyone so that the rest will also be afraid.

That statement is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith

But as for people who rebuke the wicked; a good blessing will fall upon them.

Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers,

Don't rebuke a mocker or he will hate you. Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you. Counsel a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will add to his learning.

"If your brother sins against you, go and confront him while the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won back your brother.

"Watch yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.

to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach.

Return to my correction! Look, I will pour out my spirit on you, and I will make my words known to you.

For I'll be with you to save you,' declares the LORD. "For I'll put an end to all the nations where I scattered you; but I won't make an end of you. I'll discipline you justly, but I certainly won't leave you unpunished.'

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

We urge you, brothers, to admonish those who are idle, cheer up those who are discouraged, and help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you.

Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.

Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.

If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.

"You are not to hate your relative in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor if you must, but you are not to incur guilt on account of him.

A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.

Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.

It is better to listen to a wise person's rebuke than to listen to the praise of fools.

Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult, and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained. Don't rebuke a mocker or he will hate you. Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you.

Did you intend your words to reprove, even though the speech of a desperate person is just wind?

They have hated those who are presenting their cases in court, detesting the one who speaks truthfully.