Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Rebuke » Hearing the rebuke of the wise
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools. For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility)!
Reproof » The value of
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
and you have forgotten the divine word of encouragement which is addressed to you as sons,
“My son, do not make light of the discipline of the Lord,
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;
Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Better is an open reprimand [of loving correction]
Than love that is hidden.
A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom
Than for one to listen to the song of fools and pursue stupidity.
Reproof » Declared to be » Better than the praise of fools
It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom
Than for one to listen to the song of fools and pursue stupidity.