Proverbs 15:12 Meaning and Explanation
“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The scorner hates correction and avoids the counsel of the wise.
The Context of Proverbs 15:12
Mockery and pride form a barrier that keeps the scorner from growth.
What Does Proverbs 15:12 Mean?
A scorner is someone who mocks, rejects, and belittles. Such a person does not love but rather hates the one offering reproof. They will not go to the wise to learn because accepting wisdom would require admitting error—something the scorner's pride will not allow.
This is a description of a self-defeating posture. The scorner cuts themselves off from the very sources that could help them. The pattern is sealed: without access to wisdom and correction, they remain trapped in foolishness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 15:12
What does Proverbs 15:12 mean?
The scorner hates correction and avoids the counsel of the wise.
What is the context of Proverbs 15:12?
Mockery and pride form a barrier that keeps the scorner from growth.