Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Judgments

Proverbs 3:34
Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
Isaiah 28:22
Now therefore don't be scoffers, lest your bonds be made strong; for I have heard a decree of destruction from the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, on the whole earth.
Isaiah 29:20
For the ruthless is brought to nothing, and the scoffer ceases, and all those who are alert to do evil are cut off --
Acts 13:40
Beware therefore, lest that come on you which is spoken in the prophets:
2 Peter 3:3
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts,

And

Proverbs 7:22
He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.
Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 26:3
A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!
Hebrews 12:6
For whom the Lord loves, he chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives."