Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Rebuke » Hearing the rebuke of the wise
It is better to listen to a wise person's rebuke than to listen to the praise of fools. For as thorns burn to heat a pot, so also is the laughter of the fool even this is pointless.
Reproof » The value of
Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
You have forgotten the encouragement that is addressed to you as sons: "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline or give up when you are corrected by him.
Let one who is righteous strike me; It is an act of gracious love. Let him rebuke me, because it is oil for my head; do not let my head refuse it. My prayers continuously will be against their wicked activities.
The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.
A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.
An open rebuke is better than unspoken love.
A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.
It is better to listen to a wise person's rebuke than to listen to the praise of fools.
Reproof » Declared to be » Better than the praise of fools
It is better to listen to a wise person's rebuke than to listen to the praise of fools.