Proverbs 19:29
Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 26:3
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
Proverbs 10:13
On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if you scoff, you alone will bear it.
Proverbs 3:34
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
Proverbs 7:22
All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
Isaiah 28:22
Now therefore do not scoff, lest your bonds be made strong; for I have heard a decree of destruction from the Lord GOD of hosts against the whole land.
Isaiah 29:20
For the ruthless shall come to nothing and the scoffer cease, and all who watch to do evil shall be cut off,
Acts 13:40-41
Beware, therefore, lest what is said in the Prophets should come about:
Hebrews 12:6
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives."
2 Peter 3:3-7
knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires.