Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleA mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. Young's Literal Translation A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not. King James Bible A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. Hebrew A mockerלֵ֭ץ (lêṣ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3887: Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker does not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no love יֶאֱהַב־ (ye·’ĕ·haḇ-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f to be reproved, הוֹכֵ֣חַֽ (hō·w·ḵê·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 3198: To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict nor will he לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no consult אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the wise. חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2450: Wise |