Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Judgments

Proverbs 3:34
Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it.
Isaiah 28:22
So now, do not mock, or your chains will become heavier! For I have heard a message about decreed destruction, from the sovereign master, the Lord who commands armies, against the entire land.
Isaiah 29:20
For tyrants will disappear, those who taunt will vanish, and all those who love to do wrong will be eliminated --
Acts 13:40
Watch out, then, that what is spoken about by the prophets does not happen to you:
2 Peter 3:3
Above all, understand this: In the last days blatant scoffers will come, being propelled by their own evil urges

And

Proverbs 7:22
Suddenly he went after her like an ox that goes to the slaughter, like a stag prancing into a trapper's snare
Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.
Proverbs 26:3
A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
Hebrews 12:6
"For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts."

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