Thematic Bible: Scorn
Thematic Bible
Justice » The wicked » Scorn
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the wicked person feeds on iniquity.
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Scorn » Scorners
Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger.
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Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools.
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A wise son heeds a father's correction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
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"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.
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A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands.
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"You naive ones, how long will you love naivety And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?"
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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.
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Scorn » Those that reprove a scorner
Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult, and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained. Don't rebuke a mocker or he will hate you. Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you. Counsel a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will add to his learning. read more.
The fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing holiness demonstrates understanding.
The fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing holiness demonstrates understanding.
The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.
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Scorn » The time when a scorner is punished
When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.
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Scorn » Who the lord scorns
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.
Scorn » The reward for casting out the scorner
Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too; furthermore, quarrels and discord will end.
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Scorn » Those that do not sit in the seat of the scornful
How blessed is the person, who does not take the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in the seat of mockers. But he delights in the LORD's instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night.