Proverbs 9:7

Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

Genesis 19:8-9

Look, I have two daughters who have never had sexual relations with a man. Let me bring them out to you, and you can do to them whatever you please. Only don't do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof."

1 Kings 18:17

When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, "Is it really you, the one who brings disaster on Israel?"

1 Kings 21:20

When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, "So, you have found me, my enemy!" Elijah replied, "I have found you, because you are committed to doing evil in the sight of the Lord.

1 Kings 22:24

Zedekiah son of Kenaanah approached, hit Micaiah on the jaw, and said, "Which way did the Lord's spirit go when he went from me to speak to you?"

1 Kings 22:27

Say, 'This is what the king says, "Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I safely return."'"

2 Chronicles 24:20-22

God's Spirit energized Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood up before the people and said to them, "This is what God says: 'Why are you violating the commands of the Lord? You will not be prosperous! Because you have rejected the Lord, he has rejected you!'"

2 Chronicles 25:15-16

The Lord was angry at Amaziah and sent a prophet to him, who said, "Why are you following these gods that could not deliver their own people from your power?"

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they mocked God's messengers, despised his warnings, and ridiculed his prophets. Finally the Lord got very angry at his people and there was no one who could prevent his judgment.

Proverbs 15:12

The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

Proverbs 23:9

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

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