Posts with the tag “rebuke”

Proverbs 15:12 "A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise." Solomon had a lot to say about scorners.  No other Biblical author addressed scorners nearly as much as ...  Read More

Proverbs 15:5 "A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent." Solomon's proverbs are more than bold statements stemming from basic observations in life.  They're...  Read More

Proverbs 13:8 "The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke." What a dramatic proverb!  Whenever you hear about a RANSOM, you can't help but think of high stakes drama.  ...  Read More

Proverbs 13:1 "A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke." In stating the obvious about two very different people, Solomon informs us all that the absence of wisdom...  Read More

Proverbs 9:7-12 "He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he wil...  Read More

Proverbs 1:23 "Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you."Drawn as a strong woman, Solomon placed wisdom in the midst of man.  Drawn as a ...  Read More