Proverbs 15:12

Proverbs 15:12 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12Mockers resent correction,

so they avoid the wise.

12A scoffer does not love one who rebukes him;

He will not go to the wise.

12A scoffer does not love one who reproves him,

He will not go to the wise.

12A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him;

Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].

12A mocker does not love to be reproved,

nor will he consult the wise.

12People who make fun of others don’t like to be corrected.

So they stay away from wise people.