King James Version
Proverbs 15:12 in the King James Version says “A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.”
Proverbs 15:12 · KJV
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. Correction: or, Instruction
Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“A scorner”
H3887properly, to make mouths at, i.e., to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
“not one that reproveth”
H3198to be right (i.e., correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
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