Proverbs 19:29

Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 26:3

A whip is for the horses, a bridle is for the donkey, a rod is for the back of fools.

Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.

Proverbs 3:34

Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.

Proverbs 7:22

All of a sudden he follows her like an ox fit for slaughter or like a fool fit for a trap

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.

Proverbs 18:6

A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.

Isaiah 28:22

But as for you, don't start mocking, or your chains will become tighter; for I have heard from the LORD of the Heavenly Armies about destruction, and it is decreed against the whole land.

Isaiah 29:20

For the ruthless will vanish, and mockers will disappear, and all who have an eye for evil will be cut down

Acts 13:40-41

So be careful that what the prophets said doesn't happen to you:

Hebrews 12:6

For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he punishes every son he accepts."

2 Peter 3:3-7

First of all you must understand this: In the last days mockers will come and, following their own desires, will ridicule us

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

Bible References

Judgments

Proverbs 3:34
Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.
Isaiah 28:22
But as for you, don't start mocking, or your chains will become tighter; for I have heard from the LORD of the Heavenly Armies about destruction, and it is decreed against the whole land.
Isaiah 29:20
For the ruthless will vanish, and mockers will disappear, and all who have an eye for evil will be cut down
Acts 13:40
So be careful that what the prophets said doesn't happen to you:
2 Peter 3:3
First of all you must understand this: In the last days mockers will come and, following their own desires, will ridicule us

And

Proverbs 7:22
All of a sudden he follows her like an ox fit for slaughter or like a fool fit for a trap
Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.
Proverbs 26:3
A whip is for the horses, a bridle is for the donkey, a rod is for the back of fools.
Hebrews 12:6
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he punishes every son he accepts."

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