Proverbs 1:22
“How long, O naive ones [you who are easily misled], will you love being simple-minded and undiscerning?
How long will scoffers [who ridicule and deride] delight in scoffing,
How long will fools [who obstinately mock truth] hate knowledge?
Psalm 1:1
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of
Proverbs 1:29
Because they hated knowledge
And did not choose the fear of the Lord [that is, obeying Him with reverence and awe-filled respect],
Proverbs 5:12
And you say, “How I hated instruction and discipline,
And my heart despised correction and reproof!
Exodus 10:3
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “Thus says the Lord, the God of the Hebrews: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may serve Me.
Exodus 16:28
Then the Lord said to Moses, “How long do you [people] refuse to keep My commandments and My instructions (laws)?
Numbers 14:27
“How long shall I put up with this evil congregation who murmur [in discontent] against Me? I have heard the complaints of the Israelites, which they are making against Me.
Job 34:7
“What man is like Job,
Who drinks up derision like water,
Psalm 94:8
Consider thoughtfully, you senseless (stupid ones) among the people;
And you [dull-minded] fools, when will you become wise and understand?
Proverbs 1:4
That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,
Proverbs 1:7
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence];
But arrogant
Proverbs 3:34
Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners,
Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance].
Proverbs 6:9
How long will you lie down, O lazy one?
When will you arise from your sleep [and learn self-discipline]?
Proverbs 7:7
And among the naive [the inexperienced and gullible],
I saw among the youths
A young man lacking [good] sense,
Proverbs 8:5
“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;
And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living].
Proverbs 9:4-6
“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,
Proverbs 9:16-18
“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
And to him who lacks understanding (common sense), she says,
Proverbs 14:6
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom],
But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].
Proverbs 15:12
A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him;
Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].
Proverbs 19:29
Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools.
Proverbs 21:11
When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Matthew 9:13
Matthew 11:29-30
Matthew 17:17
And Jesus answered,
Matthew 23:37
Luke 19:42
saying,
John 3:20
2 Peter 3:3
First of all, know [without any doubt] that mockers will come in the last days with their mocking, following after their own human desires
Revelation 22:17
The [Holy] Spirit and the bride (the church, believers) say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take and drink the water of life without cost.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Ye simple
The scorners
General references
Bible References
Ye simple
And among the naive [the inexperienced and gullible],
I saw among the youths
A young man lacking [good] sense,
“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,
Consider thoughtfully, you senseless (stupid ones) among the people;
And you [dull-minded] fools, when will you become wise and understand?
The scorners
Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners,
Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance].
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom],
But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].
A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him;
Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].
Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools.
When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.
“What man is like Job,
Who drinks up derision like water,
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of
General references
“What man is like Job,
Who drinks up derision like water,
“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;
And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living].
“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,