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Proverbs 5:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 5:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 5 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;”
Proverbs 5:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 5:12
The mourner laments: 'How I hated instruction and despised reproof!' This anguished backward look recognizes that rejecting wisdom produced ruin. The Hebrew 'sane' (hate) and 'na'ats' (despise/spurn) describe active rejection, not passive indifference. The tragedy isn't ignorance but willful refusal of knowledge freely offered. This verse captures the unique anguish of avoidable catastrophe - 'I was warned; I refused; now I'm destroyed.'
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 5:12
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“but he who hates reproof is stupid.”
“and wanted none of my reproof;”
“ye thoughtless”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
“but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.”
“and throw my words behind you?”
“but he who heeds correction shall be honored.”
“and behold”
“that the light has come into the world”
“to whom the former prophets proclaimed”