Proverbs 19:29
Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
BSB
ASV
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
KJV
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Judgments are prepared for scorners,.... Either by the civil magistrate, or by the Lord, and indeed by both; and if they miss the one, they will certainly meet the other; though they mock at present punishment and a future judgment, yet everlasting fire is prepared for them, Mat 25:41; and stripes for the back of fools; as scorners are; which shall be inflicted on them sooner or later; if they are not stricken with the stripes of men, they shall endure the strokes of divine justice and vengeance hereafter.
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Proverbs 10:13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
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A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
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Proverbs 9:12If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.
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“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?
The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of…
Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
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Proverbs 26:3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
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Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?