Proverbs 19:29

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Proverbs 19:27–29 · Berean Standard Bible

27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

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Proverbs 3:34

He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.

Isaiah 28:22

So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.

Isaiah 29:20

For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—

Acts 13:40

Watch out, then, that what was spoken by the prophets does not happen to you:

Acts 13:41

‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”

2 Peter 3:3

Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

2 Peter 3:4

“Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.”

2 Peter 3:5

But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water,

2 Peter 3:6

through which the world of that time perished in the flood.

2 Peter 3:7

And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

Proverbs 7:22

He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,

Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

Proverbs 26:3

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

Hebrews 12:6

For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”