Thematic Bible
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Scorn » Scorners
Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools.
A wise son heeds a father's correction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
"Therefore hear the message from the LORD, you scoffers who rule this people that are in Jerusalem. Because you said: "We have entered into a covenant with death, and we have an agreement with Sheol, so when the overwhelming scourge makes its choice, it cannot reach us, since we have made lies our refuge and have concealed ourselves inside falsehood,'
To devise folly is sin, and people detest a scoffer.
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands.
"You naive ones, how long will you love naivety And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?"
The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous. Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.
The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.