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Proverbs 9:8 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Proverbs 9:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 9 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.”
Proverbs 9:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 9:8
The scorner's proud rejection of reproof contrasts with the wise person's grateful reception. Correcting a scoffer invites hatred, but instructing the wise produces love. This shows wisdom's social dimension—teachability marks the truly wise, while unteachability proves folly regardless of intelligence.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 9:8
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“it is kindness; let him reprove me”
“but he who heeds correction shall be honored.”
“for he will despise the wisdom of your words.”
“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.”
“with no remedy.”
“He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.”
“and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit”
“both will fall into a pit.,Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.,,,,,,,,”