Proverbs 15:12 - A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath

Those who sneer at others don't like to be corrected, and they won't ask help from someone with sense

This bible verse has been derived from Contemporary English Version

If you can take a closer look at Proverbs chapter 15 from verse 11 to 13, and take a bible study you will understand verse 11 better which talks more about:

(12) A scorner.--See above on Proverbs 1:22

Ellicott's Commentary

Verse 12. - A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him (Proverbs 9:8; Amos 5:10). For "scorner" the Vulgate has pestilens, and the Septuagint, "undisciplined." "Scorners" are spoken of elsewhere, as Proverbs 1:22 (where see note); they are conceited, arrogant persons, free-thinkers, indifferent to or sceptical of religion, and too self-opinionated to be open to advice or reproof. Neither will he go unto the wise, who would correct and teach him (Proverbs 13:20). Septuagint, "He will not converse with the wise." He does not believe the maxim -

Pulpit commentary

…11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men! 12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. 13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.…

Berean Study Bible

The moral lesson of this Bible verse is:

A mocker does not appreciate a warning. He will not go to wise people.

The lesson in the Bible verse has been obtained from: Treasury Of Scripture

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There are more bible verses closely related to this verse, which are:

Proverbs 9:7
He who corrects a mocker will bring shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man will be tainted.
Proverbs 9:8
Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heeds his father's discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Amos 5:10
... you hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity

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True Wisdom begins and ends with the Lord. Wisdom is a gift from the Lord.

The book of Proverbs in the Bible has 31 Chapters, each for each day of the month. So I shed some spiritual light in your world each and every day using solo scriptures.

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