A wise son heeds his father's discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Cross References Proverbs 9:7 He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. Proverbs 15:12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. Proverbs 15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. Treasury of Scripture A wise son hears his father's instruction: but a scorner hears not rebuke. but Proverbs 9:7,8 Proverbs 14:6 1 Samuel 2:25 |