Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

Bible References

Judgments

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 9:12

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.
Isaiah 28:22

Now do not carry on as scoffers,
Or the bands which bind you will be made stronger;
For I have heard from the Lord God of hosts [a decree]
Of decisive destruction on all the earth.
Isaiah 29:20

For the tyrant will come to an end and the scorner will be finished,
Indeed all who are intent on doing evil will be cut off—
Acts 13:40
Therefore be careful, so that the thing spoken of in the [writings of the] Prophets does not come upon you:
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

And

Proverbs 7:22

Suddenly he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter [not knowing the outcome],
Or as one in stocks going to the correction [to be given] to a fool,
Proverbs 10:13

On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
Proverbs 17:10

A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 26:3

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the backs of fools [who refuse to learn].
Hebrews 12:6

For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves,
And He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].”