Proverbs 15:12

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 15:10 warns that one who hates correction will die—the same fate as the mocker who resents correction in Proverbs 15:12.

Proverbs 9:7 says correcting a mocker invites insults—directly mirroring the mocker's resentment of correction in Proverbs 15:12.

Proverbs 9:8 warns not to rebuke mockers because they will hate you—the same attitude as the mocker who won't consult the wise.

Proverbs 1:22 directly identifies scoffers who hate knowledge — the same attitude as the scoffer who avoids rebuke.

2 Chronicles 18:7 has King Ahab hating Micaiah for prophesying evil — a classic example of the scoffer hating rebuke.

Job 21:14 Parallel

Job 21:14 quotes the wicked saying 'Depart from us' — rejecting God's knowledge, like the scoffer avoids the wise.

John 3:18–21 Related theme

John 3:18-21 says those who do evil hate the light and avoid exposure—parallel to the mocker's resentment of correction and refusal to seek wisdom.

John 7:7 Parallel

John 7:7 shows the world hates Jesus for exposing evil — the same rejection of reproof as the scoffer.

2 Timothy 4:3 describes those who will not endure sound teaching — the same scornful rejection of correction.

1 Kings 22:8 Historical context

1 Kings 22:8 is the parallel account of Ahab hating Micaiah — same scoffer rejecting prophetic rebuke.

Luke 3:19 Historical context

Luke 3:19 describes Herod being reproved by John and then imprisoning him — illustrating the scoffer's hostile rejection of rebuke.

John 3:20 Parallel

John 3:20 says evildoers hate the light to avoid exposure — the exact principle of the scoffer hating rebuke.

Amos 5:10 Parallel

Amos 5:10 describes those who hate the one who speaks truth in court—a similar rejection of correction as the mocker in Proverbs 15:12.