Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Bible References
Judgments
Proverbs 3:34
Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.
Isaiah 28:22
But as for you, don't start mocking, or your chains will become tighter; for I have heard from the LORD of the Heavenly Armies about destruction, and it is decreed against the whole land.
Isaiah 29:20
For the ruthless will vanish, and mockers will disappear, and all who have an eye for evil will be cut down
Acts 13:40
So be careful that what the prophets said doesn't happen to you:
2 Peter 3:3
First of all you must understand this: In the last days mockers will come and, following their own desires, will ridicule us
And
Proverbs 7:22
All of a sudden he follows her like an ox fit for slaughter or like a fool fit for a trap
Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.
Proverbs 26:3
A whip is for the horses, a bridle is for the donkey, a rod is for the back of fools.
Hebrews 12:6
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he punishes every son he accepts."