“The Lord tears down the house of the proud but…”
Person Type in Proverbs
The Mocker
Despises wisdom. Resists correction. Corrupts others around him. The mocker is the furthest from wisdom — and Proverbs warns that engagement rarely ends well.
22 verses
Themes represented in this person type
All 22 Verses — The Mocker
Filter & Explore →“Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults whoever rebukes…”
“Do not envy the violent or choose any of…”
“Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam so…”
“Drive out the mocker and out goes strife quarrels…”
“Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is…”
“Without wood a fire goes out without a gossip…”
“Mockers stir up a city but the wise turn…”
“How long will you who are simple love your…”
“Hatred stirs up conflict but love covers over all…”
“A hot tempered person stirs up conflict but the one…”
“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a…”
“Better to live on a corner of the roof than…”
“Better to live on a corner of the roof than…”
“Do not make friends with a hot tempered person do…”
“Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears…”
“The greedy stir up conflict but those who trust…”
“A scoundrel plots evil and on their lips it…”
“A hot tempered person must pay the penalty rescue…”
“If you play the fool and exalt yourself or if…”
“Haughty eyes and a proud heart the unplowed field…”
“Do you see a person wise in their own eyes…”
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